Lionel Richie is still dancing on the ceiling

Lionel Richie nearly gave up singing after leaving The Commodores in the 80s, but 30 years on he can’t wait to play Glastonbury. Andy Welch catches up with a legend

Lionel Richie is still dancing on the ceiling

Lionel Richie’s enthusiasm for seemingly everything he talks about is infectious.

It could just be caffeine and sleep deprivation, of course, but the jetlagged US legend seems more engaged in popular culture than other artists of his age and stature.

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