Ronald LaPread, co-founder of legendary group the Commodores, dead at 75
Ronald LaPread, co-founder of the iconic band the Commodores, has passed away at the age of 75. His daughter announced the news on social media, revealing that he died following a sudden medical event. LaPread was a significant figure in the music industry, contributing to the Commodores' success from 1970 to 1986.
- ▪Ronald LaPread was a co-founder of the Commodores, a successful funk and soul group.
- ▪He played bass for the band from 1970 to 1986 and later lived in New Zealand for 40 years.
- ▪The Commodores sold over 70 million albums worldwide and won a Grammy for their hit 'Nightshift'.
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Celebrity News Ronald LaPread, co-founder of legendary group the Commodores, dead at 75 By Antoinette Bueno Published May 31, 2026, 5:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Ronald LaPread, the bassist who co-founded the Commodores, has died. LaPread’s daughter Sonya shared the news in an Instagram Story Saturday, writing, “It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that my Father Ronald LaPread has passed.” Though she didn’t share any details about his death, the New Zealand Herald reported that he died after a “a sudden medical event.” LaPread was 75 years old. 6 The Commodores co-founder Ronald LaPread, pictured here in June 2004, has died. Getty Images 6 His daughter Sonya shared the news in an Instagram Story Saturday.
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