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Ingram, older than the rest of the band, left to serve in Vietnam, and was later replaced by drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange, who wrote or co-wrote many of their hits. Lionel Richie and Orange alternated as lead singers.
Enjoy an up close and personal conversation with multiple Grammy-award winning artist, Walter Orange from the legendary music group, The Commodores.
Mar 31, 2016 · One group that often misses out on props for both its longevity and iconic status is the Commodores, originally formed when its members met at Tuskegee University and began playing the local club and college circuit. That was 1968. A year later, the band’s drummer and current singer, Walter “Clyde”... By Lee Zimmerman.
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Walter Orange was born on 10 December 1946 in Florida, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Gone in 60 Seconds (2000), Undercover Brother (2002) and Tropic Thunder (2008).
The group has continued to perform internationally, even after the 2022 retirement of Walter Orange. The Commodores have proven to be one of the most durable, enjoyable bands of the Soul Music world, and continue to win over audiences well into their fifth decade.
In this episode of “The Backstory,” Commodores members Walter Orange, J.D. Nicholas and William King give us the background behind the unexpected song that would become a soul music classic and one of the most recognized hits of the 80s.
