The True Meaning of Success

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If you’re into the music of the ’70s and ’80s at all, you’re familiar with The Commodores. Songs like Easy, Brickhouse, and Three Times a Lady took them straight to the top.

This story is about Thomas McClary, the man who created The Commodores, defined their sound, discovered Lionel Richie, and has never given up on his quest to get the band back together. His path has been filled with the sting of racial prejudice, runaway egos and the trappings of excess.

But through it all, he has discovered what he believes to be the true meaning of success and how to live life to the fullest.

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Bolder Backstage with Tommy Roe

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Do you remember the name Tommy Roe? In the ’60s, when it came to musical stars he was one of the biggest in the world! In fact, when the Beatles and the Stones were moving up the charts, he was one of the guys they had to climb over. He had 27 songs that made top 30, like Sheila, Sweet Pea and Dizzy! Roe was a worldwide hit. In 1963 he did a tour of England, and you know who opened for him? Four lads from liverpool!

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