Simply put, Thomas McClary is an icon. As the founder of the legendary band, The Commodores, McClary is an unmatched trailblazer in creating one of the signature sounds that define the Golden Age of modern music — a sound that has brought millions of people classic hits like “Brickhouse”, “Three Times A Lady”, and one of the most world renowned guitar solos on “Easy”.

McClary was destined to be a changemaker since he was a boy. Born October 6, 1949 in Eustis, Florida, McClary was one of the first African-American students to integrate the Florida Public School System prior to the enforcement of Brown vs. Board of Education. He continued standing up to for justice while attending the historically black college Tuskegee University, where he met the other members of the Commodores. What would turn into future Grammy nominated songs, started off as McClary writing and composing from his heart to connect with people around the world through real life experiences.

In the coming years, The Commodores would break the Beatles attendance record at Arnette Coliseum and become the first artist at Motown Records to sell a gold LP. Selling out 500,000+ arenas, Thomas McClary shredded guitar solos and moved crowds, and helped propel The Commodores to become the first African American band to headline a national U.S. tour. With a mind of a true trailblazer, The Commodores became the first artist to own publishing rights at Motown Records, and McClary’s songs dominated radio airwaves across multiple genres — from pop, to rock, to gospel. Dubbed as one of the most iconic guitar solos of all time, McClary’s genius guitar playing skills on “Easy” has kept the song as Motown’s most played song on radio and tv to date.

While selling over 100 million records worldwide with The Commodores, McClary would stretch his talents to write songs for legends like Kenny Rogers, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Chicago, The Four Tops, Melissa Manchester, The Temptations; and produce James Ingram, Eddie Kendrick’s, and a #1 song “Stop Dogging Me Around”, on top of an array of movie soundtrack credits. Racking up seven Grammy nominations, two American Music Awards, and two Image Awards, it’s undeniable that McClary has created a timeless catalogue that is the inspiration for today’s modern hits, and many more to come.

Although McClary has a long list of accomplishments and accolades under his belt, he’s more raw, energized, and dynamic than ever — and he’s dedicated to continue raising the bar. His live show pulls out all the stops, revolutionizing The Commodore Experience in ways that are sure to bring new and old audiences along an epic journey with every note he plays. Accompanied by top-talented singers, dynamic background dancers, and mind-blowing guitar playing, the only word to describe McClary’s new transformation is divine.

And now, McClary is reintroducing himself, his sound, and his soul to the millions. “Life is quite profound and complicated until we discover that our reason for existences is anything but,” he says. “Allow me to reintroduce myself.  My name is Thomas McClary. I am a son of God, the creator of the Signature Commodore Sound.”

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