Timeline Discography Studio albumsĭuring 2003 the Commodores were also inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Mikael Manley – lead guitar (1995–2005).
Sheldon Reynolds – lead guitar (1983–87).Skyler Jett – vocals, keyboards (1982–84).Michael Gilbert – bass guitar, trumpet (1968–70).Andre Callahan – vocals, drums, keyboards (1968–70).Milan Williams – keyboards, rhythm guitar (1968–89).Lionel Richie – vocals, keyboards, saxophone (1968–82).James Dean 'J.D.' Nicholas – vocals, keyboards (1984–present).Walter Orange – drums, vocals (1972–present).William 'WAK' King – trumpet, rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals (1968–present).They continue to perform, playing at arenas, theaters, and festivals around the world. 8).Ĭommodores, as of 2020, consist of Walter 'Clyde' Orange, James Dean 'J.D.' Nicholas, and William 'WAK' King, along with their five-piece band The Mean Machine. 4) and their first upbeat single in almost five years, 'Lady (You Bring Me Up)' (No. 1 in 1978 with 'Three Times a Lady.' In 1979, Commodores scored another top-five ballad, 'Sail On,' before reaching the top of the charts once again with another ballad, 'Still.' In 1981 they released two top-ten hits with 'Oh No' (No. 4 in the US, followed by 'Brick House,' also top 5, both from their album Commodores, as was 'Zoom.' The group reached No. After those recordings the group developed the mellower sound hinted at in their 1976 Top Ten hits 'Sweet Love' and 'Just to Be Close to You.' In 1977, Commodores released 'Easy,' which became the group's biggest hit yet, reaching No. Three albums released in 19 ( Caught in the Act, Movin' On, and Hot on the Tracks) are considered the peak of their harder funk period. Another instrumental, 'Cebu' (named after an island in the Philippines), later became a staple in the Quiet Storm radio format. 'Machine Gun,' the instrumental title track from the band's debut album, became a staple at American sporting events, and is also heard in many films, including Boogie Nights and Looking for Mr.
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