Members
- Robert “Kool” Bellbass, original · 1964current
- Al Pariscurrent
- Claydes Smithcurrent
- Clifford Adamstrombonecurrent
- Curtis “Fitz” Williamscurrent
- Don Boycecurrent
- Earl Toon, Jr.current
- Kevin Bellcurrent
- Michael Raycurrent
- Mohamed Morettacurrent
- Ricky Westcurrent
- Robert Spike Mickenscurrent
- Ronald Belloriginalcurrent
- Shawn McQuillercurrent
- Woody Sparrowcurrent
- Dennis “D.T.” Thomaskeyboard, original, saxophone · 1964–2021
- George Brownoriginal, percussion · 1964–2023
- James “J.T.” Taylorlead vocals · 1978–1988
- Odeen Mayskeyboard
Collected from open sources (4) · facts link to sources
Discography
Perfect Union2021
Tracklist not collected yet.
Kool for the Holidays2013
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Kool Funk Essentials - 22009
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Still Kool2007
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The Hits: Reloaded2004
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State of Affairs1996
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Unite1992
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Sweat1989
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Forever1986
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Emergency1984
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In the Heart1983
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As One1982
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Something Special1981
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Celebrate!1980
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Ladies’ Night1979
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Everybody’s Dancin’1978
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The Force1977
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Love & Understanding1976
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Open Sesame1976
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Spirit of the Boogie1975
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Light of Worlds1974
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Wild and Peaceful1973
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Good Times1972
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Music Is the Message1972
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Kool and the Gang1969
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- De-Lite Records
Achievements
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
Similar artists
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Kool and the Gang, Kool, the Gang
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 "Funky" Brown, Woodrow "Woody" Sparrow and Ricky Westfield. They have undergone numerous changes in personnel and have explored many musical styles throughout their history, including jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, funk, disco, rock and pop music. The group changed their name several times. Settling on Kool & the Gang, the group signed to De-Lite Records and released their debut album Kool and the Gang in 1969.
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