Lionel Brockman Richie Sr. and Alberta R. Foster welcomed their son, Lionel Richie, in 1949. Here’s everything to know about ...

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The 'American Idol' judge's dad and mom were initially surprised by his career choice Lionel Richie’s late parents, Lionel Brockman Richie Sr. and Alberta R. Foster, taught him so much about life.

“Mom and Dad almost had a nervous breakdown,” Richie recalled. “And then from the community, you could see everyone passing going, 'Oh, there's poor Lionel. Poor misguided Lionel!’ ...