(March 5, 2025) Last month we announced that J.D. Nicholas, longtime co-lead vocalist of the legendary group The Commodores, had retired.
Now the SoulTracks Lifetime Achievement Award winning act, under the leadership of co-founder William “WAK” King, has announced its new lineup, moving from a trio to a quartet. The Commodores posted the following on social media:
After several decades as one of the lead singers of The Commodores, JD Nicholas has retired. We wish him well and we are very grateful for his tremendous contribution to the group for so many years.
Classic R&B veteran lead singer, Brent Carter, has joined the group retaining the original sound of the Commodores with his beautiful voice, and professional, respectful approach to the group’s extensive hit song catalog. Additionally, Cody and Colin Orange, the sensational sons of original founding Commodore Walter “Clyde Brickhouse” Orange, have embraced and excelled in larger roles in the group over the past couple years, and will continue bringing their unique talents and Commodore’s legacy to the stage. Together with Brent, the songs with the full harmonies are better than ever.
Original founding Commodores band leader William “I can play any instrument” King will continue into year 57 performing and overseeing the quality both on the road and in the studio.
We welcome this expanded lineup, and look forward to seeing the new look Commodores doing their thing on the road and are hoping (fingers crossed) that they may even record!
