Members:
Lionel Richie (sax, piano, lead vocals, 1967-82)
Thomas McClary (guitar, vocals, 1967-84)
William King (trumpet)
Milan Williams (keyboards, 1967-88)
Jimmy Johnson (sax, 1967-69)
Michael Gilbert (bass, lead vocals, 1967-69)
Andre Callaghan (drums, 1967-69)
Ronald LaPread (bass, 1969-86)
Walter "Clyde" Orange (drums, vocals, 1969-present)
J.D. Nicholas (vocals, 1985-present)

Genres:
Soul
Adult Contemporary
Rhythm & Blues
Funk

Formed: In 1967 in Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.A.

Debut Album: Machine Gun (1974)