Happy birthday Lionel Richie! In honor of his birthday, see photos from his younger years to today.
Lionel Richie has been a star for half a century, and he’s still not slowing down. The iconic singer and songwriter was originally a member of the R&B group, the Commodores in the late ’60s and early ’70s. In 1982, he released his debut, self-titled solo record, and he’s been celebrated for tons of hits over the years, including the likes of “All Night Long,” “Hello” and “Stuck On You.” He’s also collaborated with other huge stars for hits like “We Are The World,” and he’s won multiple Grammy Awards.
In more recent years, Lionel has also gotten resurgences in fame for his famous daughters. His eldest daughter, Nicole Richie, became a huge star in the aughts after being featured on the reality show The Simple Life. His youngest daughter Sofia Richie has also become a model and influencer. Other than that, Lionel has also been featured as a judge on American Idol since 2017.
Keep scrolling through our gallery to see photos of Lionel over the years.
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Lionel Richie
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Lionel At Daughter Sofia’s Wedding
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Lionel Richie & Lisa Parigi At The Prince’s Trust Gala
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Lionel Richie & Kids Attend Hollywood Star Ceremony
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Lionel Richie & Sofia Richie Step Out in Los Angeles
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Lionel Richie & Daughter Sofia Richie Enjoy Dinner Date
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Lionel Richie & Sofia Richie Attend Award Gala
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Lionel Richie Shows Off His Bracelets
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Lionel Richie Young: Photos
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Lionel Richie Is Styling On Stage In Silver Sports Coat
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Lionel Richie Looks Sleek In All Black
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Lionel Richie Rocks Leather Jacket
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Lionel Richie Is Serious On Stage
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Lionel Richie Poses On The Black Carpet At A Charity Event
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Lionel Richie Is All Smiles At The Podium
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Lionel Richie Walks The Red Carpet at the Kennedy Center
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