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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Kool gang - The Untold Story

“James Brown always said, ‘I’m the most humble man out there – and Kool, that guy’s number two to me’”: Kool & The Gang’s Robert Bell on how he laid down three top 10s in a single session –and became one of the most sampled artists in history

The funk masters’ only surviving original member explains the humble beginnings of most of their hits, how they put them together and why he isn’t going back to big rigs even if everyone else is

Guitar World

“A friend of ours talked to my brother and said, ‘Have you ever listened to Bob Marley?' My brother said, ‘Well, no…’” Robert ‘Kool' Bell on how one of Kool & The Gang's most enduring hits came about

Kool & The Gang’s penchant for stellar grooves and genre-blending beats is a core part of their success – and this particular hit, which is rooted in reggae, is no different

Guitar World

“They had Coldplay and U2 and all the big rock groups there. So we came on and did our thing and David Lee Roth saw it and said, ‘I want Kool & the Gang to be my support act’”: How Van Halen ended up choosing an unlikely opening band for their 2012 tour

"We have the song Jump and you came up with Celebration - let’s go out and have a party," Roth told bassist Robert 'Kool' Bell

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Michael Sumler death: Kool & the Gang star dies in car crash, aged 71

Band have paid tribute to the stylist, choreographer and hype man

The Independent UK

The glitterball guitar heroes of ’70s funk were masters of rhythm guitar – and learning their string-popping techniques and snappy chord shapes will make you a better player

Unpacking the techniques pioneered by the likes of Nile Rodgers, Hamish Stuart and Claydes Charles Smith

Guitar World

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony has a poignant vibe this year

The Rock & Roll Hall Fame induction ceremony on Saturday night promises to be starry, jamming — and bittersweet

The Independent UK

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces New Inductees, but Spanish-Language Music is Left Out Again

In this edition, the rock "immortals" corner will honor Ozzy Osbourne, Mary J. Blige, Cher, and more, but they still overlook Latino talent.

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Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

After fueling so many other people’s parties, it will be time for Kool & the Gang to themselves finally celebrate when they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next month in Cleveland

The Independent UK

Cher, Ozzy to join Rock Hall of Fame

"I wouldn’t be in it now if they gave me a million dollars," the singer said previously in December

Salon

George Brown obituary

Kool & the Gang drummer and co-writer of hits including Celebration, Ladies Night and Jungle Boogie

The Guardian - UK

Kool & The Gang drummer and co-founder George Brown dies aged 74

George Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as ‘Too Hot,’ ‘Ladies Night,’ Joanna’ and the party favorite ‘Celebration,’ has died at age 74

The Independent UK

George Brown, drummer and co-founder of Kool & The Gang, dies at 74

After years of relative obscurity, name changes and personnel changes, Kool & The Gang broke through in the mid-1970s with “Jungle Boogie,” “Joanna” and “Hollywood Swinging.”

Chicago Sun-Times

George Brown, drummer and co-founder of Kool & The Gang, dead at 74

George Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as “Too Hot,” “Ladies Night,” “Joanna” and the party favorite “Celebration,” has died at age 74

The Independent UK

Kool & the Gang’s Robert Bell: ‘When the astronauts went into space, they played Celebration’

Their hits have filled dancefloors for over 40 years. As Kool and the Gang embark on another round of summer gigs, founder Robert ‘Kool’ Bell reveals the secrets of their success

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Evening Standard

My London: Kool & the Gang’s Robert ‘Kool’ Bell

Kool & the Gang legend Robert ‘Kool’ Bell likes a classic night at Ronnie Scott’s, enjoys the InterContinental at the O2 and would take a boat down the Thames... and beyond

The Independent UK

What to stream this week: 'Asteroid City,' Lukas Nelson, 'Quarterback' and 'Secrets of Playboy'

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Lukas Nelson and Kool & The Gang, the return of the silly, witty, Emmy-nominated comedy “What We Do in the Shadows” and Wes Anderson’s stylish and star-studded “Asteroid City” comes to premium video on demand

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