Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
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Rock & Roll Hall of FamerCategory: PerformerInducted: 2024Inducted by: Chuck DNominated: 2024First Eligible: 1995 Ceremony | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inducted Members: Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Robert “Spike” Mickens, Claydes “Charles” Smith, James “J.T.” Taylor, Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, Ricky WestfieldSongwriters Hall of Fame: 2018Induction Ceremony Songs:
Inducted into Rock Hall Projected in 2034 (ranked #427) .
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119 comments so far (post your own)Kool & the Gang Posted by |
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Why aren't Kool & the Gang as respected as Earth, Wind & Fire? Posted by |
Posted by DarinRG on Saturday, 09/7/2013 @ 20:19pm |
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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. Posted by |
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The following artist need to get into the RRHOF 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 |
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 |
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 |
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/kool-the-gang-my-life-in-16-songs-20150629#ixzz3egifECy6 Posted by |
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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. 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 |
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So they are only going to induct 8 members from bands from now on! Here it goes for Kool & The Gang: Posted by |
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. Posted by |
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. Posted by |
This is a good sign for the Rock Hall in 2019 for Kool & The Gang. Posted by |
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 |
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The snubbed members of Kool & The Gang will be… Posted by |
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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. Posted by Philip on Saturday, 03/10/2018 @ 20:55pm |
Please explain to me why Celebration is a bad song. 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. 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 |
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 |
http://www.walkoffame.com/kool-and-the-gang Posted by |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2zHLL2u6LA Posted by |
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8461264/kool-the-gang-reunion-shof Posted by |
https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/kool-gang-songwriters-hall-fame/ Posted by |
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 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PLr57tw0t4 Posted by |
Jermaine Jackson was the presenter for Kool & The Gang at the 2015 Hollywood Walk Of Fame ceremony. Posted by |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHKGVY4_6J8 Posted by |
https://www.billboard.com/articles/6436573/kool-the-gang-trombonist-clifford-adams-dead Posted by |
https://www.bustle.com/articles/58214-kool-and-the-gangs-clifford-adams-dies-leaves-behind-some-huge-hits-videos Posted by |
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More important that Rap! No more Rap in the Hall until Kool & The Gang are inducted! Posted by |
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RAPPERS IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME SO FAR Posted by |
Is racism keeping Chic out of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? Posted by |
Is racism keeping Kool & The Gang out of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? Posted by |
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https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8498675/kool-and-the-gang-50-years-interview Posted by |
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 |
Kool & the Gang Co-Founder Ronald 'Khalis' Bell Dead at 68 Posted by |
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Rest in Peace Ronald "Khalis" Bell, 1951-2020 Posted by |
Kool & the Gang Return With Funky New Song 'Sexy' Posted by |
Remembering Ronald Bell Posted by |
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The two biggest, most successful black bands not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Posted by |
Real Kool TV Presents Kool & The Gang Visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH 2013 Posted by |
Amy Linden wants to nominate Kool & The Gang next year! Posted by |
Amy Linden was going to nominate Kool & The Gang this year, but she chose Fela Kuti instead. Posted by |
Amy Linden was going to nominate Kool & The Gang this year, but she chose Fela Kuti instead. Posted by |
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Who should be the presenter for Kool & The Gang? Anyone other than Questlove? Lionel Richie? Posted by |
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Kool & The Gang Saxophonist Dennis Thomas Dead at 70 Posted by |
6 of the 12 members of Kool & The Gang are now deceased! Posted by |
Won't be inducted with Kool & The Gang Posted by |
7 members of Kool & The Gang are now deceased! Posted by |
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Kool & the Gang - The Inductees will be... Posted by |
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The two biggest, most successful black bands not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Posted by |
Amy Linden was going to nominate Kool & The Gang this year, but she chose Fela Kuti instead. Posted by |
Is There Kool Without the Gang? Posted by |
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 |
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 |
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Blood, Sweat & Tears * Kool & The Gang * Commodores Posted by |
Come on lets get kool and the gang in there they have given so much musically 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! 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 |
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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. Posted by |
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 for his comment: Posted by Dave Teves on Wednesday, 03/29/2023 @ 16:45pm |
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Kool & The Gang are mentioned in the A Tribe Called Quest Influence and Legacy clip on the Rock Hall twitter. Posted by |
Robert "Kool" Bell on Kool & The Gang Still Not Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Posted by |
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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 |
RIP George "Funky" Brown. Posted by |
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George 'Funky' Brown, Whose Uplifting Drums Held Down Kool and the Gang, Dead at 74 Posted by |
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. Posted by |
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 |
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Roy, 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 Posted by |
Funny that these guys got inducted get in INTACT…but the mighty COMMODORES get SNUBBED in favor of LIONEL RICHIE SOLO. Posted by Bill G on Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 22:58pm |
The Commodores are next! Posted by |
Robert Bell and J.T. Taylor are the only surviving members of Kool & the Gang being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Both of them will be at the ceremony, and both can still perform! Posted by |
HERE WE GO AGAIN…. Posted by Bill G on Sunday, 04/28/2024 @ 07:28am |
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Intro: Kool & The Gang Posted by |
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