In 1974 a group of high-ranking naval officials formed a band to play funk and soul music. In honor of their previous careers, the record label named their group the Commodores.

Prior to the success of the 1978 Commodores hit "Brick House", most homes were constructed out of wood or stone.

Commodores lead singer Lionel Richie was originally named Lionel Poorie, but changed his name after the massive success of their 1978 album Natural High.

The Soul Glo guy from Coming to America was pretty clearly based on Lionel Richie. They had the same mustache and everything.

In the song "Easy", when Lionel Richie sings "I want to be high, so high", he is referring to drugs.

The Commodores were actually a pretty good band, if you give them a chance.