‘The Commodores Live’: Concert Special on PBS
Music lovers can celebrate a treat with a concert special on your local PBS stations (check your local listings). In celebration of Black Music Month check out “The Commodores Live” Concert special is airing on PBS. Hailed as one of the greatest Motown groups of all time, The Commodores have been a force in music for more than 50 years. The band continues to tour all over the world with their hits. ” The Commodores Live” is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning Friday, May 30, 2025 (check local listings) and will be available for streaming with PBS Passport.
The band has over 70 million records sold, seven #1 hits, five #1 albums, and 20 top 10 singles to their name, The Commodores have staying power. Band leader and original founding member William King is joined by longtime Commodores’ vocalist JD Nicholas and Cody Orange, son of founding member Walter “Clyde” Orange, on lead vocals. Alongside Cody’s twin brother Colin and The Mean Machine, the Commodores’ longtime backing band, The Commodores deliver an irresistible concert experience filmed on their 2024 tour full of classic chart-toppers, including the Grammy-winning “Nightshift,” the exuberant “Lady (You Bring Me Up),” and their signature ballads “Sail On,” “Easy,” and “Oh No.”
“The Commodores Live” hits include “Three Times a Lady,” “Just To Be Close to You,” “Zoom” and “Sweet Love,” “Too Hot Ta Trot” and “Brick House.”
Longtime member Nicholas has announced his retirement earlier this year as did founding member Walter. Walter’s sons along with King continue the band and its legacy.
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