For three decades, the Commodores have remained a force in the music industry. They ARE NOT just any group. They have staying power.

Just like their hit song ''Brick House,'' the Commodores have created a foundation that just won't budge. After churning out hit after hit in the Motown days, the Commodores still hadn't achieved Grammy recognition. This wasn't to be until 1986, without Lionel Richie, when the Commodores released ''Nightshift."

After being discovered by Berry Gordy, the Commodores went on to sell over 60 million records for Motown. With hits like ''Machine Gun'' and ''Sail On,'' the Commodores became proven artists. They proved it then. They proved it in 1986 with ''Nightshift,'' and now they are ready to prove it again.

Unlike many other groups, the Commodores haven't rested on their early hits. Quite the contrary, the Commodores have continued to put out quality work. With the creation of their new label, the Commodores released Commodores Hits Vol. I, Commodores Hits Vol. II, Commodores Christmas, and Commodores XX - No Tricks. The newest CD ''Commodores Live'' was recorded during the groups 1997 U.S. tour and released in December 1998 along with a TV special. The Commodores believe in their work, but they are not the only ones!