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Kool & the Gang is an American R&B, soul, and funk band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964. Its founding members include brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell , Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas , Robert "Spike" Mickens, Charles Smith , George Brown, Woodrow "Woody" Sparrow, and Ricky Westfield.
- 1964–present
- Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Mar 22, 2024 · Kool & the Gang is an American funk and pop band that was one of the first successful self-contained African American bands of the 1970s. They were known for their innovative fusion of jazz, African rhythms, and street funk, with hits including ‘Funky Stuff,’ ‘Jungle Boogie,’ ‘Ladies’ Night,’ and ‘Celebration.’
Kool & the Gang, officially launched in 1969, after performing for five years under various band titles, has influenced the music of three generations and, at the age of 49, the band has become true recording industry legends. Thanks to iconic songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness and Open Sesame, they’ve earned two ...
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Aug 8, 2021 · Dennis Thomas (L) with Robert "Kool" Bell in Philadelphia in 2019. Dennis Thomas, one of the founder members of 1970s and 80s soul-funk band Kool & the Gang, has died aged 70.
Feb 10, 2024 · In the 1980s, Kool & the Gang added lead vocalist James “J.T.” Taylor and released two massive hits, the bumping “Ladies Night” and the smooth “Too Hot.”. With this, they accomplished something rare in the music industry – maintaining the fans who loved their funky roots, while reaching an entirely new audience tuned into their ...
Jan 8, 2022 · Is There Kool Without the Gang? The group has lost two founding members — Ronald Bell and Dennis Thomas — in 15 months. But Robert "Kool" Bell, who co-founded the band more than 55 years ago ...
Years active. 1978–present. Labels. MCA Records. James " J.T. " Warren Taylor (born August 16, 1953) is an American singer who achieved fame as the lead singer of Kool & the Gang between 1979 and 1988. Taylor joined Kool & the Gang in 1979 and remained with the group for nine years. His tenure as lead singer was the most successful era in the ...
