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Ronald LaPread, former Commodores bass player, dies in Auckland aged 75

Ronald LaPread, former Commodores bass player, dies in Auckland aged 75
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Ronald LaPread, the former bass player for the soul band The Commodores, has passed away in Auckland, New Zealand, at the age of 75. Known for his work on hits like 'Brick House,' LaPread had lived in New Zealand for 40 years and remained connected to his former bandmates.

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LaPread's death marks the loss of a significant figure in American soul music history who influenced the sound of a globally recognized band.

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