The TRAGIC Life & End Of The ‘Commodores’ Members, This Is Sad

The TRAGIC Life & End Of The ‘Commodores’ Members, This Is Sad Thomas McClary, guitarist, talked about how he met Lionel Richie in an interview. Thomas was standing in the registration line at Tuskegee University when he heard someone behind him whistling a jazz tune by Eddie Harris. So he turned around and asked, “Are you a musician?” The young man was shy and replied, “No, not really.” Disclaimer: Content might be gossip, rumors, exaggerated or indirectly besides the truth. Viewer advised to do own research before forming their opinion. Content might be opinionated. #Commodores #MusicTragedies #LegendaryLoss #goldenroots 00:00 Intro 01:01 The Group Name Came By A Lucky Accident 04:03 First Breakthrough Into the Music Industry 05:43 Recording Contract With Motown 07:42 Departure of Lionel Richie From The Group 10:09 Feuds With The Band Members For 40 years 12:30 Thomas McClary Left the Band Also 14:10 The Plane Crash Incident 16:11 Financial and Legal Disputes 18:07 Changing Sounds and Industry Challenges 19:48 Legacy In Recent Times

Added 3 Apr 2026