Biography



LEGENDS & ICONS FOR OVER 50 YEARS!

70 MILLION ALBUMS SOLD • 7 #1 HITS • POP & MOTOWN LEGENDS

One of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time, The Commodores have influenced artists both young and old, and in all genres with their classic songs. With a brand that is bigger than ever, The Commodores continue to blaze trails all over the world. One of the most successful vocal groups of all time, The Commodores continue to thrill audiences with their Greatest Hits Tour – Live!

ACCOLADES & ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 75 Million Albums Sold Worldwide

  • 7 - #1 singles

  • 5 - #1 Albums

  • 20 - Top 10 Singles

  • 15 - Top 10 Albums

  • 1985 Grammy Award - “Nightshift”

  • 1987 Antwerp Diamond Microphone Award

  • 1995 Alabama Music Hall of Fame Inductees

  • Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees

  • The 58th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Outstanding Achievement Award (2016)

  • 2018 Casino Entertainment Awards “Musical Artist of the Year”

In 1968 the group was formed while all the members were in college at Tuskeegee Institute. After being discovered by Berry Gordy, the Commodores went on to sell over 60 million records for Motown. With hits like “Machine Gun” and “Sail On”, the Commodores became proven artists. For five decades, the Commodores have remained a force in the music industry. The Commodores aren’t just any group. They have staying power. Just like their hit song "Brick House," the Commodores have created a foundation that just won’t budge.