Key facts
- Ronald LaPread, co-founder and bassist of the Commodores, has died.
- He was 75 years old.
- LaPread played on iconic songs such as 'Easy,' 'Three Times a Lady,' and 'Brick House.'
Ronald LaPread was a foundational member of the Grammy-winning funk and soul band The Commodores, which rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s. His basslines were integral to many of the band's biggest hits, contributing to their distinctive sound.