Milan was a dear friend of mine. I was his flight instructor in Boulder, Colorado. He was an honorable human being. This didn't surprise me. He is missed. He was an excellent pilot.
This made me sad. I hope that they were able to make peace with him before he died. That was no way to treat on one of their brothers. I still love their music. But, I will see them in a different light from now on. R.I.P my Brother.
Dear Milan;You re forever in my thoughts and i will love you forever.I still treasure the wonderful time we ve spend in 1982. You re such a wonderful and sweet man and i ll just know you forgave your brothers for what they did to you.We ll meet again-Rest in Peace,dear!
Milan had appeared in Lionel Richie's Behind The Music documentary and he also understood Lionel's reason for pursuing a solo career. Lionel dedicated his 2006 album Coming Home to Milan's memory and in 2009 former member Thomas Mc Clary and Ronald LePread joined him on stage for a few gigs
i MET MILAN WILLIAMS MANY YEARS AGO , IN HARTFORD,CT. AT THE SHERATON HOTEL AND HE WAS VERY NICE AND SOUTHERN . LOVE TO HIS FAMILY AND MILAN WILLIAMS REST IN PEACE , AND LOVE TO HIS FAMILY . i HOPE THEY GET INDUCTED TO THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME .
Milan you are great man with integrity. I respect your stance and belief. I'm a HUGE fan of the Commadores and Lionel Richie - and thank you for all the beautiful music you have given us. RIP.
I am a long, long time fan of the Commodores. Especially in their glory days. That was a fucked up thing to do to a band member who have been with you from the beginning. They didn't have to fire him like that.
This is the main reason the Commodores are not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Because they definitely have the hit's. In my opinion of course. COMMODORES FOREVER!!! 🎤🎷🎸🎹🎺🎻
Milan Williams, my favorite Commodore. By far, the most gifted member (not Lionel) of the group.Milan put them on the map, giving them their very 1st hit, "Machine Gun." R.I.P. Milan Williams.
RIP Milan Williams. I respect it much more now than ever. You did right by standing on the side of what is good and right instead of taking money and selling your morals. Bless you.
The Lady doesn't understand what we went through in South Africa even today. I understand her though because of her. Colour. 1989 was the worst Black on Black violence that was engineered by White Generals in the army You can as Mike Hanah from Aljezeera by then He was working for CNN International and it was being reported by CNN weekly I don't understand when they all say they didn't know what was happening in our country. But anyway it has past. We Love You Commodores please come to South Africa full band including Mr Lionel Richie Because here in South Africa We have reconciled with those who hurt us so please I'm begging You Reunite and do last album.❤❤❤
Mr Milan Williams ❤️ Don't worry Sir You didn't Betray Us We Love You for Standing For us. You are straight forward Viva Comrade and Your Revolution helped us. Thank YOU ❤️ 💯 So Much Sir. I know that You are with President Tambo, Mandela,Sisulu and all other Revonia Trialists in Heaven Including Dr King. May Your Soul rest in peace and rise in Glory. I believe You I don't believe them and Lionel Richie that's why this group broke there's no Back Bone
nitrile2000 , she was Commodore William King's wife. King was always the business manager of the band, dating from their humble beginnings through their heyday with Lionel. He was also a very talented musician, playing trumpet, keyboards, congas, guitar, banjo, & he also was their choreographer.
@Muzik Michael Michael Jackson did not change his style of music to reach mass audiences, He stayed the same and crossed over to all genres, Can't say the same for Ritchie. He was all over the map.
Williams is a hero for not playing South African apartheid. What a hero.
Milan was a dear friend of mine. I was his flight instructor in Boulder, Colorado. He was an honorable human being. This didn't surprise me. He is missed. He was an excellent pilot.
This made me sad. I hope that they were able to make peace with him before he died. That was no way to treat on one of their brothers. I still love their music. But, I will see them in a different light from now on.
R.I.P my Brother.
Dear Milan;You re forever in my thoughts and i will love you forever.I still treasure the wonderful time we ve spend in 1982.
You re such a wonderful and sweet man and i ll just know you forgave your brothers for what they did to you.We ll meet again-Rest in Peace,dear!
All Money ain't good $$$. I appreciate Milan Williams level of integrity!!!!!
Milan had appeared in Lionel Richie's Behind The Music documentary and he also understood Lionel's reason for pursuing a solo career. Lionel dedicated his 2006 album Coming Home to Milan's memory and in 2009 former member Thomas Mc Clary and Ronald LePread joined him on stage for a few gigs
Clavinet Maestro, you will live forever
i MET MILAN WILLIAMS MANY YEARS AGO , IN HARTFORD,CT. AT THE SHERATON HOTEL AND HE WAS VERY NICE AND SOUTHERN . LOVE TO HIS FAMILY AND MILAN WILLIAMS REST IN PEACE , AND LOVE TO HIS FAMILY . i HOPE THEY GET INDUCTED TO THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME .
Milan you are great man with integrity. I respect your stance and belief. I'm a HUGE fan of the Commadores and Lionel Richie - and thank you for all the beautiful music you have given us. RIP.
I am a long, long time fan of the Commodores. Especially in their glory days. That was a fucked up thing to do to a band member who have been with you from the beginning. They didn't have to fire him like that.
The A.N.C. reportedly refused any money offered by the commodores at the time.
This is the main reason the Commodores are not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Because they definitely have the hit's. In my opinion of course. COMMODORES FOREVER!!! 🎤🎷🎸🎹🎺🎻
Milan Williams, my favorite Commodore. By far, the most gifted member (not Lionel) of the group.Milan put them on the map, giving them their very 1st hit, "Machine Gun." R.I.P. Milan Williams.
Milan Williams himself on this video speaks on Lionel Richie owning 90% of the music the Commodores perform. As a musician Milan was the man 😎 🎹🎶
RIP Milan Williams. I respect it much more now than ever. You did right by standing on the side of what is good and right instead of taking money and selling your morals. Bless you.
RIPMILANWILLIAMS
My father was just talking about this incident the other day. Wow.
Commodores forever! RIP Milan Williams. Always Machine Gun on the keys.
this makes me sad to hear...i really hope they made up before he passed
It's sad. A lot of things that I've heard make sense now.
Milan is my great cousin... we went to my great great grandpas funelal if u want proof
Shaking my head...
Wow
The Lady doesn't understand what we went through in South Africa even today. I understand her though because of her. Colour. 1989 was the worst Black on Black violence that was engineered by White Generals in the army You can as Mike Hanah from Aljezeera by then He was working for CNN International and it was being reported by CNN weekly I don't understand when they all say they didn't know what was happening in our country. But anyway it has past. We Love You Commodores please come to South Africa full band including Mr Lionel Richie Because here in South Africa We have reconciled with those who hurt us so please I'm begging You Reunite and do last album.❤❤❤
If you guys are seem so confused about it, why don't you repair it put it back together. After all the power is in your hands.
I went crazy at 4:52! I knew they had pyrotechnics in the years past, but i was still shocked to see that explosion!
And after all of that nothing really changed in South Africa except we switched out the victims and the oppressors for one another. Shameful and Sad.
That's Not True .Ask Me a South African and a Big Fan of The Commodores.
Mr Milan Williams ❤️ Don't worry Sir You didn't Betray Us We Love You for Standing For us. You are straight forward Viva Comrade and Your Revolution helped us. Thank YOU ❤️ 💯 So Much Sir. I know that You are with President Tambo, Mandela,Sisulu and all other Revonia Trialists in Heaven Including Dr King. May Your Soul rest in peace and rise in Glory. I believe You I don't believe them and Lionel Richie that's why this group broke there's no Back Bone
@artistNexile they all were there
This is so sad. I know why there will never be another Commodores reunion. This is beyond me... I have lost respect for the Commodores...
Remember, THAT S**T, like it was yesterday! :)))
I lost respect for the Commodores after they fired Milan and decided to play in South Africa. Two bad moves. Integrity should mean more than money.
that replacement for Ritchie..NOT! never like him..didn't fit this group!
Sadly nobody knows these other people here.. Sorry guys!
Who is that woman mouthpiece trying to rationalize playing Sun City? I'm gonna guess she Yoko Ono'd that group. Someone's wife?
nitrile2000 , she was Commodore William King's wife. King was always the business manager of the band, dating from their humble beginnings through their heyday with Lionel. He was also a very talented musician, playing trumpet, keyboards, congas, guitar, banjo, & he also was their choreographer.
@@aaronalmon344 , that is not William Kings wife. Now Ex wife Shirley Hannah-King. She's blonde.
Jo-Ann Geffen publicist/manager for the group at the time.
Lionel Ritchie music was garbage when he left Commordores, Never bought any of his material!
Amazing garbage.
@Muzik Michael
Yes he is rich, made his money but he went pop music and sold out to do it. That’s a shame.
@Muzik Michael Michael Jackson did not change his style of music to reach mass audiences, He stayed the same and crossed over to all genres, Can't say the same for Ritchie. He was all over the map.
Protesting and complaining. Did the living conditions improve?
Yes it Did.Ask Me as A South African.