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1. He grew up on a university campus
Richie was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, and his family lived near the Tuskegee Institute. He studied there.
2. The Commodores picked a name from a dictionary
The group chose the name by opening a dictionary. It was reported that they nearly became the Commodes.
3. They toured with the Jackson 5
The Commodores supported The Jackson 5 in the early 1970s. It was a big break.
4. Three Times a Lady was inspired by his father
Richie wrote it after hearing his father's words at his parents' anniversary. It became the group's biggest hit.
5. He wrote Lady for Kenny Rogers
The 1980 song topped the US chart for six weeks. Richie also produced it.
6. Endless Love was a duet with Diana Ross
The 1981 song from the film Endless Love went to number one in the US. It remains one of the best-selling duets.
7. Can't Slow Down won Album of the Year
The 1983 album included All Night Long and Hello. It won a Grammy in 1985.
8. The Hello video starred a blind sculptor
It featured a blind woman who sculpts a bust of Richie. The video became famous.
9. He sang at the 1984 Olympics
He performed All Night Long at the Los Angeles closing ceremony. It was watched worldwide.
10. He co-wrote We Are the World
With Michael Jackson he wrote the 1985 charity single for USA for Africa. It raised millions for famine relief.
11. He won an Oscar
Say You, Say Me from White Nights won Best Original Song in 1986. Richie performed it at the ceremony.
12. He played Glastonbury in 2015
The Sunday legends slot drew one of the biggest crowds in the festival's history. It introduced him to a new generation.
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