Richard Marx on Lionel Richie, Career Highs and Lows, and Lasting in Music
Richard Marx and Joel Madden discuss the profound impact of mentorship, specifically how Lionel Richie’s early support launched Marx’s career, and explore the importance of physical health, mindset, and personal relationsummaryLionel Richie’s mentorship was pivotal for Richard Marx: Richie heard Marx’s demo tape via a friend’s roommate, called him personally, invited him to his studio to sing background vocals on 'You Are', and gave him accesstakeawayPhysical health strategy for longevity: Marx cut out sugar at age 60 after a pre-nuvo scan revealed no inflammation, shifting his fitness focus from aesthetics (deadlifts) to functional training (carrying groceries, getttakeaway







