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In 1984, former Heatwave singer James Dean "J.D." Nicholas assumed co-lead vocal duties with drummer Walter Orange. That line-up was hitless until 1985 when their final Motown album Nightshift , produced by Dennis Lambert (prior albums were produced by James Anthony Carmichael), delivered the title track " Nightshift ", a loving tribute to ...
- 1968–present
- Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.
- William King, Walter Orange, J.D. Nicholas, Pierre Lewis Sr.
Mar 31, 2016 · Tickets cost $45 to $65 plus fees. Visit Ticketmaster.com or call 800-653-8000. These days, Motown legends the Commodores continue to perform around 60 dates a year, filling their sets with the many hits that once dominated on pop, soul, and even country music playlists for much of the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Dec 9, 2023 · Orange has stepped back from day-to-day performances with The Commodores, but continues to hold an important place in the R&B world. Happy birthday, Walter!
Apr 6, 2019 · The Commodores’ Walter “Clyde” Orange, James Dean “JD” Nicholas and William “WAK” King were present in Tuskegee for a celebration of the group’s legacy at the Commodore Museum. This living...
- 5 min
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.
Walter “Clyde” Orange: December 10, 1946 - Lionel Richie: June 20, 1949 - Milan Williams: March 28, 1948 - July 9, 2006. Renowned for the funk, soul and R&B hits “Just to Be Close to You,” “Easy” and “Brick House,” the Commodores became one of the top bands in the world during their long tenure at the Detroit-based Motown label.
