THE Commodore’s founder and hit writer Thomas McClary & His Band will be performing at The Anvil, Basingstoke next Friday, January 30.

McClary was the man with the plan, writing, producing and performing the phenomenal music the world cherished.

The Commodores, including guitarist Thomas McClary and saxophonist Lionel Richie, made their mark on music history when the group signed with Motown Records in 1972.

Together, McClary and Richie wrote many songs, and the group performed to packed arenas, even opening for The Rolling Stones.

Although it is not common knowledge, McClary wrote/co-wrote thirty of the original Commodore group’s hits, sometimes singing lead vocals as well as playing lead guitar.

“After I co-founded the band with my college buddy Lionel Richie, we found a lot of success and earned the loyalty of fans all over the world,” said McClary.

The group broke the all-time live show attendance previously held by The Beatles.

Thomas McClary & His Band, energise the famous guitar licks from three decades of music history as well as their new release, America, which was co-written by Thomas McClary and his son Ryan McClary.

“The Commodores’ songs and our love of music live on,” said McClary.

As an irresistible force of social and cultural change, this Motown icon made his mark not just on the music industry — but society at large.

McClary was part of a new musical group that was both authentic and groundbreaking and created a sound that the country had never before heard – one that was real, raw, and unbelievable.

The sound which captured America.

“I’m happy to tour again and reconnect with my fans,” said McClary who will be bringing their Motown sound to a new generation of fans.

Performing hits like Brick House, Easy, Nightshift, and “Three Times a Lady as well as the new single “Mr. Cool Breeze in a full evening of musical memories where the hits just keep on coming!

The Anvil, Basingstoke. Tel: 01256 844244. Website: anvilarts.org.uk.