Lionel Richie: A Musical Journey

By: Press, Lio

On June 20, 1949, in the historic city of Tuskegee, Alabama, a child
was born who would grow up to become one of the most successful
recording artists of all time. Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. entered the
world during a pivotal moment in American history, just four years
after the end of World War II and at the dawn of the civil rights
movement that would reshape the nation.
Tuskegee, Alabama, was no ordinary birthplace. This small city in
Macon County had been the home of the renowned Tuskegee
Institute (now Tuskegee University) since 1881, founded by the
legendary educator Booker T. Washington. The institution had
become a beacon of African American education and achievement,
attracting families dedicated to learning, progress, and excellence. It
was into this environment of academic achievement and social
consciousness that young Lionel was welcomed.
His father, Lionel Brockman Richie Sr. (1915-1990), was a systems
analyst for the U.S. Army, a position that reflected both his
intelligence and his dedication to serving his country. Richie Sr. had
served as a Tuskegee Airman, one of the pioneering African
American military pilots who broke barriers and proved their valor
during World War II. This background instilled in the Richie
household values of service, excellence, and breaking through
limitations that would profoundly influence young Lionel throughout
his life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN13: 9798297715059
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"