A talented musician, he lied when asked by Lionel Richie, the lead singer, if he played bass. Then he taught himself how, and ...

Ronald LaPread, who has died aged 75, was the bass guitarist with the Commodores, who sold more than 70 million records with ...

"His contributions to our music and his friendship enriched our lives beyond measure," wrote the Commodores in a statement ...

Ronald LaPread, bassist on Commodores songs like 'Easy,' 'Three Times a Lady' and 'Brick House,' has died. He was 75.

The Commodores are the latest act to announce their exit from the Freedom 250 concert series set for Washington, D.C. next month, following the declared departures of Morris Day and Young MC from the ...

Ronald LaPread, co-founder and former bassist of Motown group The Commodores, has died aged 75, his daughter has confirmed.

Ronald LaPread, founding member and former bassist of the Commodores, has died. He was 75. Soraya LaPread, his daughter, confirmed the news on Saturday via social media. "It is with very heavy heart ...

Ronald LaPread, the former bassist of the Commodores, has died. He was 75. On Saturday, Ronald’s daughter Soraya LaPread announced that her father died with a statement on her Instagram Story. The ...

The musician's daughter announced the sad news on May 30.

Ronald LaPread, a founding member and longtime bassist of the legendary R&B and funk group The Commodores, has died at the age of 75. His daughter, Soraya LaPread, confirmed his passing in a social ...