Happy birthday! Lionel Richie turns 75 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 20, 2024

The iconic and legendary singer turns 75 on Thursday, Jun. 20, 2024.

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Lionel Richie is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer Lionel Richie (Endless Love, Three Times a Lady, Easy, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Richie, a cultural icon

Born in Tuskegee on June 20, 1949, Lionel Richie's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Richie's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Lionel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lionel Richie as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Lionel, you're the best!