
Ronald LaPread, Co-Founder and Bassist of The Commodores, Dies at 75
Ronald LaPread, a co-founding member and former bassist of the legendary funk and soul band The Commodores, has passed away at the age of 75. LaPread was instrumental in the band's early success and contributed to many of their hit songs.
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Commodores co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread dead at 75
Ronald LaPread, legendary bassist and co-founder of The Commodores alongside Lionel Richie, has died at age 75, his daughter confirmed Saturday.
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The bassist died in Auckland, where he lived for four decades
By Althea Legaspi
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Ronald LaPread, the former bassist of the Commodores, has died. He was 75. On Saturday, Ronald’s daughter Soraya LaPread announced that her father died with a statement on her Instagram Story. The cause of death was not immediately made available. “It is with a very heavy heart that I must announce that my father Ronald […]
By Glenn Garner
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The musician’s daughter announced the sad news on May 30.
By Mitchell Peters
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Ronald LaPread -- one of the founding members and bassist for soul band the Commodores -- has died. His daughter, music producer Soraya LaPread, shared the sad news on social media Saturday. She did not divulge any details of his passing, but NZ…
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