No. 16 Lionel Richie
He was the man behind many of The Commodores’ biggest hits, broadening the funk band’s sound to embrace balladry and pop. As a solo artist, he became one of the most consistent chart-toppers of the 1980s, armed with a knack for infectious pop hooks and sentimental love songs.
Notable songs: “Easy,” “Three Times A Lady,” “Zoom” (The Commodores), “Endless Love,” “Missing You” (Diana Ross)
