yes before becoming a soft rock or aor artist lionel
was known as funky saxophonist and keyboard player and vocalist for the commodores.

during his time with the commodores lionel comosed some of funkiest melodies on sax for the commodores.

which saxophone line by lionel you like the most.
my vote goes to slippery when wet,i feel sanctfied.


p.s. lionel still plays saxophone on his albums. check out lovers at first sight .there is a very skilled saxophone solo by lionel.