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DARK SECRETS: Commoders hitmaker ronald lapread dies aged 75 after sudden medical event | Vintage Vibes

Ronald LaPread, the Grammy-winning bassist and founding member of the Commodores, has died aged 75

Ronald LaPread, the Grammy-winning bassist and founding member of the Commodores, has died aged 75.

The singer – who was a key member of the influential funk and soul group – passed away after what has been described as a “sudden medical event” in Auckland, New Zealand, according to reports and a statement shared by his daughter.

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