Commodores bassist known for ‘Three Times a Lady’ and more dies aged 75

Ronald LaPread, Co-Founding Member and Former Bassist of the Commodores, Dead at 75

Ronald LaPread, co-founding bassist of the Commodores, died at 75 in Auckland following a sudden medical event; he appeared on 11 albums including "Brick House" and "Three Times a Lady." His 16-year run anchored the band's funk-to-soul crossover, cementing Motown's hold on 1970s–80s pop.