The musician's daughter announced the sad news on May 30.

Ronald LaPread, formerly of The Commodores poses for photos on the red carpet during the 17th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on June 28, 2004.

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Ronald LaPread, a co-founder and former bassist of the Commodores, has died. He was 75.

LaPread’s daughter, Soraya LaPread, announced the news of her father’s passing in a social media post on Saturday (May 30).