Kool & the Gang

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 1995

First Recording: 1969

Nominated: 2024   

Previously Considered? Yes  what's this?

Kool & the Gang
HALL OF FAME INDICATORS
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Albums
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Songs
🔲Rolling Stone Cover
Saturday Night Live
🔲Major Festival Headliner
Songwriters Hall of Fame
🔲“Big Four” Grammys
Nat'l Recording Registry

Songwriters Hall of Fame: 2018

Inducted into Rock Hall Projected in 2034 (ranked #427) .

Essential Albums (?)WikipediaYouTube
Kool and the Gang (1969)
Wild and Peaceful (1973)
Ladies' Night (1979)
Celebrate! (1980)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
Jungle Boogie (1973)
Hollywood Swinging (1973)
Summer Madness (1974)
Ladies' Night (1979)
Celebration (1980)
Get Down On It (1981)

Kool & the Gang @ Wikipedia

Will Kool & the Gang be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
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Kool & the Gang

01. Ricky West (piano, keyboards, vocals)
02. Robert Bell (bass, vocals)
03. Ronald Bell (saxophone)
04. George Brown (drums)
05. Dennis Thomas (saxophone)
06. Robert Mickens (trumpet, vocals)
07. Rick Westfield (keyboards)
08. Claydes Charles Smith (guitar)
09. Otha Nash (vocals, percussion, trombone)
10. Larry Gittens (trumpet)
11. Michael Ray (trumpet)
12. Clifford Adams (trombone)
13. Earl Toon, Jr. (keyboards)
14. James Taylor (vocals)
15. Curtis Williams (keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 05/19/2013 @ 09:50am


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-Present: saxophone)
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar)
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals)
07. Rick Westfield (1969-1976: keyboards)
08. Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone)
09. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
10. Clifford Adams (1978-Present: trombone)
11. Michael Ray (1981-1986: trumpet)
12. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/23/2013 @ 10:20am


Why aren't Kool & the Gang as respected as Earth, Wind & Fire?

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 09/7/2013 @ 20:12pm




Why aren't Kool & the Gang as respected as Earth, Wind & Fire?

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 09.7.13 @ 20:12pm

"Celebration" killed their cool.

Posted by DarinRG on Saturday, 09/7/2013 @ 20:19pm


Kool & the Gang

Kool and the Gang * The Gangs Back Again * Kools Back Again * Let The Music Take Your Mind * Funky Man * Funky Stuff * Jungle Boogie * Hollywood Swinging * Higher Plane * Rhyme Tyme People * Spirit of the Boogie * Summer Madness * Caribbean Festival * Love and Understanding (Come Together) * Open Sesame * Ladies' Night * Too Hot * Celebration * Jones vs. Jones * Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) * Steppin' Out * Get Down On It * Big Fun * Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La) * Joanna * Tonight * Fresh * Misled * Cherish * Emergency * Victory * Stone Love * Holiday * Special Way

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 09/7/2013 @ 21:08pm


I think Kool & the Gang should be RRHOF worthy. They had infectious hits like Celebration & Misled that get in your skin & bones. Humming those songs for days.

You would think Kool & The Gang would be in Hall by now. They have longevity, great hits, & respect from fellow musicians and artists across genres.

A very good sound from this group especially the singer. There are worse groups in the Hall of Fame...Electing Kool & The Gang would be smart decision in 2015,2016. KING

Posted by KING on Saturday, 05/3/2014 @ 22:38pm


2015 Hollywood Walk of Fame Inductees!

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/21/2014 @ 07:45am


The following artist need to get into the RRHOF
ASAP (in this order)

Kool in the Gang
WAR
Richie Havens
Chubby Checkers
Bad Brains
Chic
Black Uhuru

Posted by Mike on Friday, 01/2/2015 @ 05:55am


I still can't believe Kool & The Gang has failed to be inducted. Misled might be one of the best songs ever recorded. Love Emergency, Joanna, Jungle Boogie, and their hits. Roy has listed them and it takes up a good block. The lead singer has hands down one of the best voices. They can funk it up, a little R&B, play it straight up. Kool & The Gang has the musical talent to do what they want. A poster brought up Earth, Wind & Fire an excellent group who has been inducted. I don't know why they haven't been inducted. 2016 is a good year to start. KING

Posted by KING on Sunday, 05/24/2015 @ 04:49am


I still can't believe Kool & The Gang has failed to be inducted. Misled might be one of the best songs ever recorded. Love Emergency, Joanna, Jungle Boogie, and their hits. Roy has listed them and it takes up a good block. The lead singer has hands down one of the best voices. They can funk it up, a little R&B, play it straight up. Kool & The Gang has the musical talent to do what they want. A poster brought up Earth, Wind & Fire an excellent group who has been inducted. I don't know why they haven't been inducted. 2016 is a good year to start. KING

Posted by KING on Sunday, 05/24/2015 @ 04:51am


I still can't believe Kool & The Gang has failed to be inducted. Misled might be one of the best songs ever recorded. Love Emergency, Joanna, Jungle Boogie, and their hits. Roy has listed them and it takes up a good block. The lead singer has hands down one of the best voices. They can funk it up, a little R&B, play it straight up. Kool & The Gang has the musical talent to do what they want. A poster brought up Earth, Wind & Fire an excellent group who has been inducted. I don't know why they haven't been inducted. 2016 is a good year to start. KING

Posted by KING on Sunday, 05/24/2015 @ 04:51am


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/kool-the-gang-my-life-in-16-songs-20150629#ixzz3egifECy6

Kool & the Gang: Our Life in 15 Songs

Funk legends look back on 50 years of dance floor classics

I GUESS THIS MEANS ROLLING STONE WANTS THEM NOMINATED FOR THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/1/2015 @ 20:12pm


The 2015 Hollywood Walk of Fame Inductees

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 07/2/2015 @ 07:05am


ROY

I think Kool & The Gang will be inducted within next 5 years RRHOF. They have fulfilled the RRHOF criteria better than most. You have listed in a full block their hits. I liked Jungle Boogie, Misled, Emergency the best. JT a great singer. A KING FAV band Kool & The Gang. KING

Posted by KING on Thursday, 07/2/2015 @ 19:46pm


The last true funk band to be inducted was Earth Wind And Fire, fifteen years ago. The O'Jays, Isaac Hayes and Prince were inducted over ten years ago, though I would consider them more soul or R&B.

The Hall is a bit overdue to recognize another funk band. I would say that The Commodores, the Ohio Players or War (who was nominated this past year) should get a chance at induction. KC & The Sunshine Band deserve a spot however they are more a disco band. However, I think Kool and The Gang are a quintessential funk band. They are a group that could help make up for the Hall ignoring the subgenre.

Keep up the good work, ROY and KING

Posted by PLUTO on Thursday, 07/2/2015 @ 22:17pm


I'm hoping The Spinners earn induction this year. They are deserving but it will open up the current log jam of deserving groups like The Commodores & Kool & The Gang. JT Taylor is an excellent singer. Real smooth. That was a smart decision when the band signed him on. They became a hit machine. I always liked Misled myself. Kool & The Gang earned their notoriety and respect with 50 years in the music business. They definitely were innovative with the addition of brassy horns and funk sound with the rhythm and blues. I think Kool & The Gang will be 1 of my choices for 2016-2017 nomination. KING

Posted by KING on Thursday, 10/29/2015 @ 17:36pm


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-Present: saxophone)
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar)
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals)
07. Rick Westfield (1969-1976: keyboards)
08. Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone)
09. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
10. Clifford Adams (1978-Present: trombone)
11. Michael Ray (1981-1986: trumpet)
12. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Monday, 12/5/2016 @ 05:26am


So they are only going to induct 8 members from bands from now on! Here it goes for Kool & The Gang:


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-Present: saxophone)
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar)
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals)
07. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
08. Clifford Adams (1978-Present: trombone)

THE REST

01. Rick Westfield/Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards) died in 1985
02. Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone) short lived member
03. Michael Ray (1981-1986: trumpet) short lived member
04. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards) should be inducted, but won't be

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 03/4/2017 @ 21:47pm


The trombone player Clifford Adams joined Kool & the Gang the same year as the singer J.T. Taylor. Clifford Adams is still with the group. Adams and Taylor were both on Celebration. It would look very odd if they induct Taylor without Adams. I don't think they will do that. Another case of remembering the singer, but forgetting the horn player. It won't happen here.


James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
Clifford Adams (1978-Present: trombone)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 03/5/2017 @ 05:34am


Was shopping at Trader Joe's and they played a lot of forgotten 80's songs on the speaker in there. One of them, "Misled" by Kool and the Gang. That song rocks. One of the few funk songs that greatly blends with hard guitar riffs. It reminded me how unappreciated they are by the RRHOF. Get 'em in!

Posted by Jason Voigt on Saturday, 04/22/2017 @ 01:03am


So the Rock Hall is actually still willing to induct more than 8 members of a band based on who they nominated with Rufus.

Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-Present: saxophone)
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar)
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals)
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards)
08. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
09. Clifford Adams (1978-Present: trombone)
10. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 01/6/2018 @ 09:48am


This is a good sign for the Rock Hall in 2019 for Kool & The Gang.

Finally! The 2018 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductees: Kool & The Gang

Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown & James “JT” Taylor p/k/a “Kool & The Gang,”

The strange thing is, JT Taylor wasn't even mentioned as a nominee with Kool & The Gang during the two times they were nominated for the Song Hall, but now they are just inducting him. The Song Hall has done this sort of fishy thing before in previous years. I will have to go back and check how many songs JT Taylor penned.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/7/2018 @ 09:53am


JT Taylor will perform with Kool & The Gang at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction ceremony and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. He will be there like Steve Perry, but he will perform as well.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/7/2018 @ 11:43am


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-Present: saxophone)
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar)
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals)
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards)
08. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
09. Clifford Adams (1978-Present: trombone)
10. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 02/8/2018 @ 07:36am


The snubbed members of Kool & The Gang will be…

Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone)
Michael Ray (1981-1986: trumpet)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 02/8/2018 @ 07:40am


The snubbed members of Kool & The Gang will be…

Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone)
Michael Ray (1981-1986: trumpet)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 02.8.18 @ 07:40am

Actually, they might snub Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards) too, because he joined in the 80s. Then you have 9 members inducted.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 02/11/2018 @ 09:45am


Why aren't Kool & the Gang as respected as Earth, Wind & Fire?

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 09.7.13 @ 20:12pm

"Celebration" killed their cool.

Posted by DarinRG on Saturday, 09.7.13 @ 20:19pm

Please explain to me why Celebration is a bad song.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 03/10/2018 @ 14:04pm


I'm guessing Darin means it made them sellouts because of the ubiquity of the song for weddings, sports events, etc. It was way too commercial to the point of schlock.

Plus, it's the only song of theirs most remember nowadays, so it unfairly gets them remembered as one-trick ponies.

Posted by Philip on Saturday, 03/10/2018 @ 20:55pm


Please explain to me why Celebration is a bad song.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 03.10.18 @ 14:04pm

"Good" and "bad" are subjective terms that have no substantial meaning. Your question was why Earth, Wind & Fire are more respected than Kool & the Gang. It's because EWF isn't primarily associated with a piece of Velveeta covered musical plastic that most people associate with their drunk aunt awkwardly dancing at a wedding reception.

Posted by DarinRG on Saturday, 03/10/2018 @ 22:40pm


Kool and The Gang should get a nomination and hopefully be inducted. Meet the criteria.
Would like to see War reconsidered also.

Posted by Mark on Sunday, 03/11/2018 @ 18:31pm


'Celebration' is a great song! Sure wish I could have written something like that.

Posted by Paul in KY on Monday, 03/12/2018 @ 06:59am


There was an episode of MTV Cribs where Dave Grohl turns on the radio in his kitchen and Get Down On It is playing. Grohl starts dancing and clapping, and Taylor Hawkins is laughing.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/12/2018 @ 19:05pm


Questlove is my best hope for nominating Kool & The Gang and The Commodores! He did not respond to me on twitter, but message read.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 05/27/2018 @ 11:33am


http://www.walkoffame.com/kool-and-the-gang

Kool & The Gang Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/17/2018 @ 16:51pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2zHLL2u6LA

KOOL & THE GANG HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR 2015

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/17/2018 @ 16:52pm


https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8461264/kool-the-gang-reunion-shof

Kool & the Gang Talk Songwriters Hall of Fame, Reunion With James 'JT' Taylor After 25 Years

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/17/2018 @ 16:54pm


https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/kool-gang-songwriters-hall-fame/

Kool And The Gang, Alan Jackson, John Mellencamp Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

The legendary Neil Diamond was also presented with the Johnny Mercer Award and performed a rousing version of ‘Sweet Caroline’.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/17/2018 @ 17:12pm


Leon Bridges was the presenter for Kool & The Gang at the 2018 Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Leon Bridges performed "Get Down On It." Kool & The Gang performed "Celebration."

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/17/2018 @ 17:35pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PLr57tw0t4

Kool & The Gang performance at Song Hall

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/17/2018 @ 19:33pm


Jermaine Jackson was the presenter for Kool & The Gang at the 2015 Hollywood Walk Of Fame ceremony.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 06/18/2018 @ 08:49am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHKGVY4_6J8

Kool & The Gang - Soul Train

Posted by Roy on Monday, 06/18/2018 @ 13:29pm


https://www.billboard.com/articles/6436573/kool-the-gang-trombonist-clifford-adams-dead

Clifford Adams died in 2015 at age 62 from liver cancer.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 06/18/2018 @ 13:39pm



Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-Present: saxophone)
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar)
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals)
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards)
08. Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone)
09. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
10. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone)
11. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)
12. Michael Ray (1981-1986: trumpet)

Posted by Roy on Monday, 06/18/2018 @ 13:51pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfYmklS76bY

Interview with Kool & the Gang

Posted by Roy on Monday, 06/18/2018 @ 14:12pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JkivnDvJeM

Lionel Richie & Kool + The Gang Oprah Winfrey Show

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/30/2018 @ 21:18pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLeb3cPA_Hc

James "JT" Taylor (K&TG) interviews from "Decade" 1987

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/1/2018 @ 01:10am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idez-aZyifQ

Dick Clark Interviews Kool & The Gang - American Bandstand 1980

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/1/2018 @ 03:14am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YN2mRhQtUQ

Dick Clark Interviews Kool & The Gang - American Bandstand 1982

Posted by Roy on Monday, 07/2/2018 @ 07:12am


More important that Rap! No more Rap in the Hall until Kool & The Gang are inducted!

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/13/2018 @ 14:25pm



RAPPERS IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME SO FAR

01. 2007: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
02. 2009: RUN DMC
03. 2012: Beastie Boys
04. 2013: Public Enemy
05. 2016: N.W.A
06. 2017: Tupak Shakur

I bet they would all vote for Kool & The Gang and The Commodores for induction, ahead of the Meters. That's 25 votes.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/28/2018 @ 07:40am


Is racism keeping Chic out of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/9/2019 @ 09:34am


Is racism keeping Kool & The Gang out of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/9/2019 @ 09:34am


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-Present: saxophone)
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar)
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals)
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards)
08. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
09. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone)
10. Michael Ray (1981-Present: trumpet)
11. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/10/2019 @ 08:56am



Put them in the hall. The Koolest Dance Rock Band ever. Its time to celebrate!

Posted by Donna on Monday, 10/28/2019 @ 05:29am


It disgusts me that these rappers are getting into the Hall while the funk bands that inspired them are ignored.

Posted by Sex machine on Tuesday, 04/28/2020 @ 03:38am


Blood, Sweat & Tears * Kool & The Gang * The Commodores

Posted by Roy on Monday, 09/7/2020 @ 13:02pm


Kool & the Gang Co-Founder Ronald 'Khalis' Bell Dead at 68

Singer-saxophonist co-wrote the band's biggest hits, including "Ladies' Night," "Jungle Boogie" and "Celebration"

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ronald-bell-kool-gang-dead-1057338/

Ronald 'Khalis' Bell, Co-Founder of Kool & the Gang, Dies at 68

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/9446726/ronald-bell-kool-the-gang-co-founder-dies-68

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 09/9/2020 @ 22:09pm


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-2020: saxophone)
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar)
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals)
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards)
08. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
09. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone)
10. Michael Ray (1981-Present: trumpet)
11. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 09/9/2020 @ 22:19pm


Rest in Peace Ronald "Khalis" Bell, 1951-2020

Posted by Joe on Thursday, 09/10/2020 @ 00:33am


Kool & the Gang Return With Funky New Song 'Sexy'

Soul-funk legends plot first new album in nearly a decade

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kool-the-gang-return-with-funky-new-song-sexy-83721/

Kool & the Gang: Our Life in 15 Songs

Funk legends look back on 50 years of dance floor classics

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/kool-the-gang-our-life-in-15-songs-164270/

Mark Ronson Talks Kool & the Gang's Massive Influence and Legacy

"Measuring Kool & the Gang's influence is like asking what the influence of the Beatles was over pop music," producer says after the death of group's co-founder Ronald "Khalis" Bell

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/mark-ronson-kool-gang-ronald-bell-1058360/

Flashback: Kool & the Gang Dance, Flip, and Electrify in Wild 1982 Live Set

This version of "Get Down On It" from a West German concert series highlights the band's exuberant live shows

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kool-and-the-gang-get-down-on-it-live-1982-1057564/

Posted by Roy on Friday, 09/11/2020 @ 18:47pm



STUDIO ALBUMS

Kool & The Gang

01. 1970 - Kool & The Gang
02. 1972 - Music Is The Message
03. 1972 - Good Times
04. 1973 - Wild And Peaceful
05. 1974 - Light Of Worlds
06. 1975 - Spirit Of The Boogie
07. 1976 - Love & Understanding
08. 1976 - Open Sesame
09. 1977 - The Force
10. 1978 - Everybody's Dancin'
11. 1979 - Ladies' Night
12. 1980 - Celebrate!
13. 1981 - Something Special
14. 1982 - As One
15. 1983 - In The Heart
16. 1984 - Emergency
17. 1986 - Forever
18. 1989 - Sweat
19. 1992 - Unite
20. 1996 - State Of Affairs
21. 2001 - Gangland
22. 2004 - The Hits: Reloaded
23. 2007 - Still Kool

Posted by Roy on Friday, 02/19/2021 @ 16:28pm


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-2020: saxophone)
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar)
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals)
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards)
08. Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone)
09. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
10. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone)
11. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)
12. Michael Ray (1981-1986: trumpet)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 03/9/2021 @ 12:59pm


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-2020: saxophone)
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar)
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals)
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards)
08. Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone)
09. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
10. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone)
11. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)
12. Michael Ray (1981-Present: trumpet)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 03/9/2021 @ 13:14pm


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-2020: saxophone) DEAD
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-Present: saxophone)
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar) DEAD
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals) DEAD
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards) DEAD
08. Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone)
09. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
10. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone) DEAD
11. Michael Ray (1979-Present: trumpet)
12. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 03/9/2021 @ 16:06pm


The two biggest, most successful black bands not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Kool & The Gang: 1970-2007 - 37 years and 23 studio albums - 50-plus years touring!

The Commodores: 1974-1993 - 19 years and 14 studio albums - 45-plus years touring!

Posted by Roy on Friday, 03/12/2021 @ 03:34am


Real Kool TV Presents Kool & The Gang Visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c6AG2tWDiE

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/30/2021 @ 05:15am


Amy Linden wants to nominate Kool & The Gang next year!

Posted by Roy on Friday, 05/7/2021 @ 21:20pm


Amy Linden was going to nominate Kool & The Gang this year, but she chose Fela Kuti instead.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/8/2021 @ 04:20am


Amy Linden was going to nominate Kool & The Gang this year, but she chose Fela Kuti instead.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 05/12/2021 @ 22:16pm


Rappers in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

1. 2007 - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
2. 2009 - RUN-DMC
3. 2012 - Beastie Boys
4. 2013 - Public Enemy
5. 2016 - N.W.A
6. 2017 - Tupac Shakur
7. 2020 - The Notorious B.I.G.
8. 2021 - Jay-Z
9. 2021 - LL Cool J

ALL OF THEM WOULD VOTE FOR KOOL & THE GANG AND THE COMMODORES

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/13/2021 @ 22:27pm


Who should be the presenter for Kool & The Gang? Anyone other than Questlove? Lionel Richie?

Which songs should they perform? They will have to perform pre-J.T. Taylor and J.T. Taylor tracks.

Jungle Boogie * Celebration * Get Down On It * Ladies Night * Too Hot

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 05/23/2021 @ 23:04pm


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-2020: saxophone) DEAD
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-2021: saxophone) DEAD
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar) DEAD
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals) DEAD
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards) DEAD
08. Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone)
09. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
10. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone) DEAD
11. Michael Ray (1979-Present: trumpet)
12. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 08/10/2021 @ 13:01pm



6 of the 12 members of Kool & The Gang are now deceased!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 08/11/2021 @ 14:14pm


Won't be inducted with Kool & The Gang

Don Boyce (1973-1976) Vocals
Otha Nash (1975-1978) Vocals and Trombone
Kevin Lassiter (1976-1979) Vocals and Keyboards
Earl Toon (1979-1982) Vocals and Keyboards

Otha Nash died in 2003, at age 55.

https://www.marchfh.com/obituaries/Otha-L-Nash-1042827373/

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 08/12/2021 @ 12:02pm


7 members of Kool & The Gang are now deceased!

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 08/12/2021 @ 12:03pm


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-2020: saxophone) DEAD
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-2021: saxophone) DEAD
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar) DEAD
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals) DEAD
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards) DEAD
08. Don Boyce (1973-1976: vocals)
09. Otha Nash (1975-1978: vocals, percussion, trombone) DEAD
10. Kevin Lassiter (1976-1979: vocals, keyboards)
11. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
12. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone) DEAD
13. Sir Earl Toon (1979-1982: vocals, keyboards)
14. Michael Ray (1979-Present: trumpet)
15. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Friday, 08/13/2021 @ 00:55am


Kool & the Gang - The Inductees will be...

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-2020: saxophone) DEAD
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-2021: saxophone) DEAD
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar) DEAD
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals) DEAD
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards) DEAD
08. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
09. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone) DEAD
10. Michael Ray (1979-Present: trumpet)
11. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Friday, 08/13/2021 @ 00:59am


STUDIO ALBUMS

Kool & The Gang

01. 1970 - Kool & The Gang
02. 1972 - Music Is The Message
03. 1972 - Good Times
04. 1973 - Wild And Peaceful
05. 1974 - Light Of Worlds
06. 1975 - Spirit Of The Boogie
07. 1976 - Love & Understanding
08. 1976 - Open Sesame
09. 1977 - The Force
10. 1978 - Everybody's Dancin'
11. 1979 - Ladies' Night
12. 1980 - Celebrate!
13. 1981 - Something Special
14. 1982 - As One
15. 1983 - In The Heart
16. 1984 - Emergency
17. 1986 - Forever
18. 1989 - Sweat
19. 1992 - Unite
20. 1996 - State Of Affairs
21. 2001 - Gangland
22. 2004 - The Hits: Reloaded
23. 2007 - Still Kool

Posted by Roy on Friday, 08/13/2021 @ 01:02am


The two biggest, most successful black bands not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Kool & The Gang: 1970-2007 - 37 years and 23 studio albums - 50-plus years touring!

The Commodores: 1974-1993 - 19 years and 14 studio albums - 45-plus years touring!

Posted by Roy on Friday, 08/13/2021 @ 01:04am


Amy Linden was going to nominate Kool & The Gang this year, but she chose Fela Kuti instead.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 08/13/2021 @ 01:05am


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, remains eternally optimistic
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kool-and-the-gang-robert-kool-bell-1266054/

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/2/2022 @ 07:10am


Parliament-Funkadelic (1997) and Earth, Wind & Fire (2000) are in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but Kool & The Gang and The Commodores are not.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/5/2022 @ 07:15am


Amy Linden is the one who nominated Fela Kuti last year and this year. She won't nominate Kool & The Gang until Fela Kuti is inducted. Unbelievable!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/9/2022 @ 13:57pm


Rappers in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

01. 2007 - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
02. 2009 - RUN-DMC
03. 2012 - Beastie Boys
04. 2013 - Public Enemy
05. 2016 - N.W.A
06. 2017 - Tupac Shakur
07. 2020 - The Notorious B.I.G.
08. 2021 - Jay-Z
09. 2021 - LL Cool J
10. 2022 - Eminem

All of them would vote for Kool & the Gang and the Commodores.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 05/6/2022 @ 15:47pm


Blood, Sweat & Tears * Kool & The Gang * Commodores

Posted by Roy on Friday, 05/13/2022 @ 05:37am


Come on lets get kool and the gang in there they have given so much musically
such powerful creative music my favorite band I own just about every recorded lp.

Posted by Tony L Sims on Friday, 05/27/2022 @ 12:12pm


Kool and the Gang are my favourite funk band along with Earth, Wind, and Fire. These guys made a no 1 single called Celebration. This one is obviously iconic and unforgettable. The Gang also made other top 10 singles like Fresh, Cherish, Get Down On It, and Jungle Boogie: these 4 are also unforgettable. So Y didn't these guys get inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame???

Posted by Aabhash on Friday, 08/5/2022 @ 06:07am


Kool & The Gang are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is because they are Black Muslims!
Point Blank!!!
Any other excuses?

Posted by Anthony Ace Rodriguez on Saturday, 11/26/2022 @ 13:30pm


I have a feeling Kool & The Gang and King Crimson will be on the same ballot!

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 11/26/2022 @ 15:03pm


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-2020: saxophone) DEAD
03. George Brown (1969-Present: drums)
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-2021: saxophone) DEAD
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar) DEAD
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals) DEAD
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards) DEAD
08. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
09. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone) DEAD
10. Michael Ray (1979-Present: trumpet)
11. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/1/2023 @ 02:33am


Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters with Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers on MTV Cribs listening to Get Down On It by Kool & The Gang in the kitchen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtltQtiatzk

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 02/7/2023 @ 07:55am


Name me two black groups from the 1970s and 1980s, bigger and more successful than Kool & the Gang and the Commodores, who are not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame yet! You can't!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 03/29/2023 @ 15:04pm


@Roy for his comment:
Name me two black groups from the 1970s and 1980s, bigger and more successful than Kool & the Gang and the Commodores, who are not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame yet! You can't!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 03/29/2023 @ 15:04pm


Me: Uhhhh.... The Jackson 5??? Earth, Wind & Fire???, Gladys Knight & The Pips??

Posted by Dave Teves on Wednesday, 03/29/2023 @ 16:45pm


@Roy for his comment:
Name me two black groups from the 1970s and 1980s, bigger and more successful than Kool & the Gang and the Commodores, who are not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame yet! You can't!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 03/29/2023 @ 15:04pm


Me: Uhhhh.... The Jackson 5??? Earth, Wind & Fire???, Gladys Knight & The Pips??

I SAID "WHO ARE NOT IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME!!!!"

Those acts you mentioned are all in!!!!!!!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 03/29/2023 @ 19:50pm


Kool & The Gang are mentioned in the A Tribe Called Quest Influence and Legacy clip on the Rock Hall twitter.

https://twitter.com/rockhall/status/1643991960523530243

Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/24/2023 @ 09:04am


Robert "Kool" Bell on Kool & The Gang Still Not Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg9h1oirBo4

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/30/2023 @ 12:12pm


STUDIO ALBUMS

Kool & The Gang

01. 1970 - Kool & The Gang
02. 1972 - Music Is The Message
03. 1972 - Good Times
04. 1973 - Wild And Peaceful
05. 1974 - Light Of Worlds
06. 1975 - Spirit Of The Boogie
07. 1976 - Love & Understanding
08. 1976 - Open Sesame
09. 1977 - The Force
10. 1978 - Everybody's Dancin'
11. 1979 - Ladies' Night
12. 1980 - Celebrate!
13. 1981 - Something Special
14. 1982 - As One
15. 1983 - In The Heart
16. 1984 - Emergency
17. 1986 - Forever
18. 1989 - Sweat
19. 1992 - Unite
20. 1996 - State Of Affairs
21. 2001 - Gangland
22. 2004 - The Hits: Reloaded
23. 2007 - Still Kool
24. 2013 - Kool For The Holidays
25. 2021 - Perfect Union
26. 2023 - People Just Wanna Have Fun

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/30/2023 @ 12:58pm


It seems that everyone is predicting them in the next year.

Posted by power on Friday, 06/30/2023 @ 11:30am


I don't get how these guys haven't been nominated even once. They wrote all their songs, they were an incredible blend of R&B and pop rock. The Spinners never wrote a single song and got in, Kool and Gang should 100% be inducted, no excuse to snub them.

Posted by Pete on Monday, 07/31/2023 @ 19:38pm


Rest in Peace George "Funky" Brown, drummer, 1949(?)-2023.

Posted by Joe S. on Friday, 11/17/2023 @ 12:43pm


RIP George "Funky" Brown.

Posted by J.W. on Friday, 11/17/2023 @ 15:18pm


Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-2020: saxophone) DEAD
03. George Brown (1969-2023: drums) DEAD
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-2021: saxophone) DEAD
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar) DEAD
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals) DEAD
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards) DEAD
08. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
09. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone) DEAD
10. Michael Ray (1979-Present: trumpet)
11. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 00:02am


George 'Funky' Brown, Whose Uplifting Drums Held Down Kool and the Gang, Dead at 74
The musician also co-wrote some of the band's biggest hits, including "Ladies Night," "Jungle Boogie," and "Celebration"
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kool-and-the-gang-drummer-george-brown-dead-1234885847/

Kool & the Gang Drummer George Brown Dies at 74
The band co-founder helped write such classics as "Celebration," "Ladies Night" and "Jungle Boogie."
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/george-brown-dead-kool-and-the-gang-drummer-obituary-1235487648/

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 18:40pm


8 members of Kool & The Gang are being nominated. It should be 9. Clifford Adams joined the group the same time as J.T. Taylor.

Kool & the Gang

01. Robert Bell (1969-Present: bass, vocals)
02. Ronald Bell (1969-2020: saxophone) DEAD
03. George Brown (1969-2023: drums) DEAD
04. Dennis Thomas (1969-2021: saxophone) DEAD
05. Claydes Charles Smith (1969-2006: guitar) DEAD
06. Robert Mickens (1969-1986: trumpet, vocals) DEAD
07. Ricky West (1969-1976: keyboards) DEAD
08. James "J.T." Taylor (1978-1996; 2001: vocals)
09. Clifford Adams (1978-2015: trombone) DEAD
10. Michael Ray (1979-Present: trumpet)
11. Curtis Williams (1982-Present: saxophone, keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/10/2024 @ 17:07pm


Kool and the Gang should be a lock on this ballot for 2024. After the Spinners got inducted, I have high hopes. Even though we know David Lee Roth is a voting member of the Rock Hall, he should definitely be trying to push them. He got the group to open up for Van Halen in 2012. Where you at, Diamond Dave?

Posted by Jason Voigt on Tuesday, 02/13/2024 @ 23:37pm


Could see them being backdoored under early influence lol

Posted by d on Thursday, 02/15/2024 @ 12:15pm


Rappers in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

01. 2007 - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
02. 2009 - RUN-DMC
03. 2012 - Beastie Boys
04. 2013 - Public Enemy
05. 2016 - N.W.A
06. 2017 - Tupac Shakur
07. 2020 - The Notorious B.I.G.
08. 2021 - Jay-Z
09. 2021 - LL Cool J
10. 2022 - Eminem
11. 2023 - Missy Elliott

All of them will vote for Kool & the Gang!

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/17/2024 @ 20:24pm


Roy,

Tupac and Biggie are dead, as are Jam Master Jay, Cowboy, Eazy E and MCA. It's less votes than you think. Also I say they will vote Eric B/Rakim Tribe and Mary J before they vote Kool, it's kinda far down the totem pole for what I expect

Posted by Will M on Saturday, 02/17/2024 @ 20:40pm


ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES WHO WILL VOTE FOR KOOL & THE GANG

Carole King * Smokey Robinson * Diana Ross * Stevie Wonder * The Isley Brothers * Sly & The Family Stone * Elton John * Rod Stewart * Al Green * Gladys Knight & The Pips * Parliament-Funkadelic * Barry Gibb * The Jackson Five * Janet Jackson * Fleetwood Mac * Eagles * Bruce Springsteen * Billy Joel * Bonnie Raitt * Earth, Wind & Fire * Queen * Talking Heads * The Police * Blondie * The Pretenders * The Dells * The O'Jays * Little Anthony & The Imperials * Van Halen * ABBA * Genesis * Darlene Love * Alice Cooper * Red Hot Chili Peppers * Green Day * Rush * Daryl Hall & John Oates * Chicago * Cheap Trick * Deep Purple * Yes * Steve Miller * Journey * Nile Rodgers * Joan Baez * Bon Jovi * The Cars * Dire Straits * Roxy Music * Radiohead * Pearl Jam * Kraftwerk * Todd Rundgren * The Doobie Brothers * Depeche Mode * Duran Duran * Pat Benatar * Eurythmics * Lionel Richie * Sheryl Crow * Chaka Khan * Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five * RUN-DMC * Beastie Boys * Public Enemy * N.W.A * Jay-Z * LL Cool J * Eminem * Missy Elliott

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/17/2024 @ 21:03pm


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