Lionel Richie is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a co-lead singer of the funk band the Commodores. Embarking on a solo career in 1982, he became one of the most successful artists of the decade with hits like 'All Night Long' and 'Hello.' With over 100 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the world's best-selling artists of all time and has won numerous awards, including four Grammys.