How commodores came into being and what role did Ronald LaPread played
The Commodores are a funk and soul group from the United States of America which was formed in the year 1968 with one of the members named Ronald LaPread. They were most popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Lionel Richie was one of the lead singers. It is said the band was formed at Tuskegee Institute and was signed in 1972. They became well-known after opening for the Jackson 5 on tour. Their popular hits include songs like “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady,” and “Nightshift,” as well as twerk songs like “Brick House,” “Fancy Dancer,” “Lady (You Bring Me Up),” and “Too Hot ta Trot.”
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History of Ronald LaPread Band “Commodores”
The Commodores, an American band, where Ronald LaPread was a bass guitarist, came into being when two student groups, the Mystics and the Jays, came together. Lionel Richie, Thomas McClary, and William King were in the Mystics, while Andre Callahan, Michael Gilbert, and Milan Williams were in the Jays.
They all went to Tuskegee University and started performing at parties and local clubs. The Band’s first singer was James Ingram, who left the band after some time because he wanted to serve in Vietnam and Ronald LaPread used to play bass guitar. . Walter “Clyde” Orange joined as the drummer and became one of the lead singers, along with Lionel Richie. Benny Ashburn managed the band and also helped them to perform at summer festivals. Commodores were also seen in ‘Thank God it’s Friday ‘here in this movie they performed “too hot ta Trot”. However, despite their success the group gradually shifted to commercial pop.
As per the data the current members of commodores include Walter Clyde Orange, James Dean and William and their five-piece band, they all perform around the world embracing the legacy of commodores and setting the standards high just like Ronald LaPread .
The famous track ‘Machine gun’ was featured in several films including Boogie, another one was nights which came under top 100 on the billboard in the year 1975, as the band was getting recognition, it also explored soft tracks like “sweet love”. The band and Ronald LaPread even received Grammy awards for their enthusiastic performance and vocals.
Basic Information
| Origin | Tuskegee , Alabama, u.s |
| Genres | Funk , pop , soul |
| Year active | 1968 – present |
| Labels | Motown – polydor |
| Members | William King Walter orange J.D. Nicholas |
| Past members | Milan Williams, Thomas McClary, Lionel Richie, Ronald LaPread, Andre Callahan, Michael Gilbert, James Ingram, Skyler Jett, Sheldon Reynolds, Eugene Ward, Mikael Manley, David Hodges, Chelsea Powell, Tom Joyner. |
Commodores dedicated to Michael Jackson
In 2010 commodores recorded the new version, which was dedicated to Michael Jackson, but unfortunately, they couldn’t present the song to him as he was dead, at first the band thought that it’s just a rumor, but later on it was after some time the band even made new record as a tribute to Michael Jackson.
Summary
Commodores, a popular band from the United States of America did an amazing job in terms of music industry, as they not only explored pop but also soulful music. The switching of genres helped them to gain more popularity.
Ronald LaPread, a bass guitarist also belonged to commodores, there were other members too who were the backbone of the band.
Once the band prepared a record for Michael Jackson to perform on stage but unfortunately, he died, at first the band thought that it’s a joke but later on the media houses confirmed.
So in his memory the band payed him a tribute by recording other lyrics.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ronald LaPread?
Ronald LaPread was a bass guitarist.
Ronald LaPread was part of which band?
Ronald LaPread was a part of commodores.
Name some popular hits of commodores
Popular hits of commodores include easy, Nightshift, three times a Lady.
In which year commodores recorded the new version for Michael Jackson
Commodores recorded the new version for Michael Jackson in the year 2010.
What genres did commodores explored?
Commodores explored genres like funk, pop and soul.
Who are the current members of commodores?
The current members of commodores include William King, Walter orange and J.D. Nicholas
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