Birth name: Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. Born: June 20, 1949 (1949-06-20) Tuskegee, Alabama,United States Genres: Soul, R&B, pop, pop rock Occupations: Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, record producer, actor Instruments: Vocals, piano/keyboards, saxophone Years active: 1968–present Labels: Island, MCA, Motown Associated acts: Diana Ross, Commodores, Nicole Richie, Alabama (band), Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Patti Labelle, USA for Africa, Jason Derulo, Natasha Bedingfield Website: lionelrichie.com