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When was the last time Lionel Richie played with the Commodores?

In 1979 the Commodores released “Still,” their last number one hit with Richie in the band. By that point the Commodores were the best-selling Motown act of the 1970s. In 1981 Richie recorded the number one single, “Endless Love” with Diana Ross, and left the Commodores by year's end to pursue a solo career.

You can also ask: what year was the dancing on the ceiling tour?

1986

30 years ago today: Lionel Richie plays Vancouver, there's dancing on the ceiling. Thirty years ago tonight--on December 15, 1986--I went and saw Lionel Richie at the Pacific Coliseum. I wasn't a huge Lionel Richie fan back then, so not quite sure why I went.

When did Tina Turner tour with Lionel?

1984

Lionel Richie (1984)

It's the first tour for Tina without any dancers and background singers.

What disease does Lionel Richie have?

acid reflux

Richie suffered prolonged throat problems and had surgery four times in four years before being told by conventional doctors that he could lose his singing career. He then turned to a holistic doctor who said the problem was simply acid reflux caused by foods Richie was eating before going to bed.

How much were Lionel Richie tickets?

Lionel Richie Ticket Prices

City	Venue	Average Ticket Price
Atlanta	Gas South Arena	$100
Dallas	American Airlines Center	$96
Miami	FLA Live Arena	$103
Anaheim	Honda Center	$104

Also, what is lionel richie's most famous song?

"All Night Long (All Night" was Richie's most successful solo single. Released in 1983, it's the perfect blend of '80s soft rock and R&B soul.

Moreover, is lionel richie a nice guy?

Richie may have a reputation as one of the most down-to-earth nice guys in rock'n'roll, but he's still had his share of tumultuous moments, not least when his first wife Brenda Harvey caught him cheating. After finding Richie in a hotel room with Diane Alexander, a violent altercation ensued.

Also, who played guitar on dancing on the ceiling?

guitarist Carlos Rios

The album was released to generally positive reviews and it made No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 4 million copies. The album was Richie's second with session guitarist Carlos Rios.

Correspondingly, what film was lionel richie dancing on the ceiling in?

Lionel Richie's third solo album Dancing on the Ceiling was released 30 years ago - Aug. 5, 1986 - so what better way to celebrate its anniversary than with a mash-up of classic '80s movies dance scenes (and there are a lot of them).

What movie used Dancing on the Ceiling?

It was one of the most memorable clips of the '80s, using the rotating room effect made famous in the 1951 movie Royal Wedding, where Fred Astaire danced on the ceiling.

By Darce Maenpaa