Access Unlocked Monday June 1, 2026 Ronald LaPread, the co-founder and longtime bassist of the Commodores, has died in Auckland, New Zealand, at the age of 75. News of his passing drew an outpouring of support after his daughter, Soraya, shared a message on social media on Saturday, May 31, asking for prayers.
Lionel Richie also paid tribute to LaPread by sharing the Commodores’ song “Zoom.”