Alex Carson
Did you know Lionel Richie was actually kicked out of The Commodores? And did you know a vocal cord injury nearly ended his career? In his highly anticipated memoir, Truly, Richie reveals shocking, never-before-told stories about his life and career. From his painful personal struggles to behind-the-scenes drama with music legends, the book offers an intimate look at the highs and lows of his journey.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
00:38 – His Father’s Death Sent Him into a Dark Spiral
01:13 – He Didn’t Leave The Commodores—They Kicked Him Out
02:31 – A Vocal Cord Injury Nearly Ended His Career
03:11 – The Crazy Story Behind “We Are the World”
04:07 – His Tumultuous Marriage and Divorce Battles
05:01 – The Rick James Cocaine Story
05:42 – ADHD Almost Derailed His Career
06:04 – He Almost Quit Music After The Failure of His First Solo Album
07:07 – The Song He Regrets Giving Away
07:50 – The Truth About His Feud With Prince
08:55 – He Almost Said No to American Idol
09:49 – He Was Almost in a Supergroup with Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder
10:21 – His Biggest Career Regret
11:00 – Outro
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He opens up about the grief that nearly broke him after his father’s death, the true story behind We Are the World, and even a bizarre rumor involving Rick James and Motown. Richie also shares how he fought through vocal injuries, difficult divorces, and the pressures of fame to emerge stronger than ever. Join us as we dive into ten of the most shocking revelations from Truly, and discover a side of Lionel Richie you’ve never seen before.
13 Shocking Details Lionel Richie Reveals in His New Memoir
