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Pierra Willix

UNCOVERED: Commodores co founder ronald lapread dies aged 75 | History Defined

Lionel Richie has led tributes to former Commodores bandmate and “dear brother” Ronald LaPread following his death aged 75.

The co-founding member of the funk and soul group died in New Zealand last week.

LaPread was a member of the band from 1970 to 1986.

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