“I have been through four surgeries, vocal surgeries,” Lionel shared. “And while you’re sitting there in silence, the question comes up, ‘Who am I? Who am I really?’ Without this voice…who are you really? And as an artist, you are defined by your voice.”
Doctors advised Lionel to retire from singing, something the crooner didn’t want to hear. So, he visited a holistic doctor who was able to pinpoint the problem.
Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/lionel-richie-health-update