Lionel Richie: See Photos of the Singer Through the Years on His 74th Birthday

Happy birthday Lionel Richie! In honor of his birthday, see photos from his younger years to today.

Lionel Richie has been a star for half a century and he’s still not slowing down. The iconic singer and songwriter was originally a member of the R&B group, the Commodores in the late 60s and early 70s. In 1982, he released his debut, self-titled solo record, and he’s been celebrated for tons of hits over the years, including the likes of “All Night Long”, “Hello”, and “Stuck On You.” He’s also collaborated with other huge stars for hits like “We Are The World,” and he’s won four Grammy Awards.

In more recent years, Lionel has also gotten resurgences in fame for his famous daughters. His eldest daughter Nicole Richie became a huge star in the aughts after being featured on the reality show The Simple Life. His youngest daughter Sofia Richie has also become a model and influencer. Other than that, Lionel has also been featured as a judge on American Idol since 2017.

Keep scrolling through our gallery to see photos of Lionel over the years.