Commodores Co-Founder and Former Bassist Ronald LaPread Dead at 75
Ronald LaPread, a founding member and bassist of the soul band The Commodores, has died at age 75 following a sudden medical event in New Zealand. LaPread was a key contributor to the group's major hits during the 1970s and 1980s.
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The death of a founding member of a legendary Motown act marks the end of an era for soul music history and highlights the enduring legacy of the group's contributions to American music.
Commodores Co-Founder and Former Bassist Ronald LaPread Dead at 75
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