Lionel Richie Then & Now: See Photos of the Singer Through the Years on His Birthday

Lionel Richie Then & Now: See Photos of the Singer Through the Years on His Birthday

Happy birthday Lionel Richie! In honor of his birthday, see photos from his younger years to today.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - Music legend and Acrisure brand ambassador Lionel Richie headlines the Acrisure Amphitheater Opening Concert on May 15, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Acrisure Amphitheater) These days, many people may recognize Lionel Richie as the gentle but firm judge on American Idol, which he joined in 2018. However, the four-time Grammy winner earned his place among the best-selling musical a…

Happy Birthday Lionel Richie

Happy birthday Lionel Richie. When you like to party, you only want to get down. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our live review from 2019: