Thomas was “the quintessential cool cat in the group,” the band says in announcing the musician’s passing Dennis ‘Dee Tee’ Thomas, alto saxophonist and co-founder of hit-making funk and pop band Kool ...

"It's gonna be a nice party," said Robert "Kool" Bell about Kool & the Gang's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Kool & the Gang have provided the soundtrack to many a soirée — and sporting event — ...

Kool & the Gang co-founder and percussionist George “Funky” Brown is dead at 74. The band announced the death of the New Jersey native and “funkiest drummer” on Friday. CHICAGO - AUGUST 1988: Musician ...

Through more than five decades, Kool and the Gang redefined cool and calm, and celebration, and little has changed since the New Jersey group formed in 1965. Members have come and gone, some have ...

Dennis Thomas, original member and saxophonist of funk/soul/disco legends Kool & the Gang, has passed away at age 70. The band broke the sad news in a statement, which reads: On August 7,2021, Dennis ...

In April, it was announced that Kool & the Gang, top right, would be among the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees this fall. Other inductees include Suzanne de Passe, Ozzy Osbourne and Peter ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to a patron of the party, musician George Brown of the band Kool & The Gang, about his new book, new record, and the "Celebration" of a long and funky career. When it comes ...

The group’s funk, disco and pop songs have been sampled over 1,800 times, but haven’t collected the same accolades as many contemporaries. A new boxed set takes a look back. By Steve Knopper “Do ...

Ronald "Khalis" Bell co-wrote many of Kool and the Gang's most popular songs, including 1980's "Celebration" Ronald "Khalis" Bell, singer and co-founder of Kool & the Gang, died Wednesday at his U.S.

Dennis ‘Dee Tee’ Thomas, alto saxophonist and co-founder of hit-making funk and pop band Kool & the Gang, passed away Saturday at the age of 70. The legendary music group announced Thomas’ death in a ...

The musician behind hits like "Celebration" and "Ladies Night" was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer earlier this year. Sydney Bucksbaum is a writer at Entertainment Weekly covering all things pop ...