As a matter of fact, they became really notorious only as they did their first album, simply entitled "Kool & the Gang", in 1970. (They sure were already there in the 1960s, but they were "The Jazziacs", then ...)
Some pf the information presented here is incorrect. The photo you presented as Robert ''Kool'' Bell and his brother Ronald Bell at 3:24 was actually Robert ''Kool'' Bell with Dennis Thomas, the bands alto saxophonist and the person you presented as Ronald Bell at 5:15 to 5:22 is actually Kevin Bell (also known as Amir Bayyan), the younger brother of Robert and Ronald.
I've noticed all of that before reading you ... Jut read other comments below, plus MY own new comment above, and you'll see ALL of the mistakes they've made ! Seems like they did it quick just to have the things being done ... Doesn't seem too serious a presentation of the group !
Why did JT Taylor not get a star on the walk of fame? HE MADE KATG!!! Yes, Shawn McQuiller is a fine performer, but he had bib shoes to follow. Glad he is still with the band these days
You left out other original members like Dennis DT Thomas Sax player whom you showed while mentioning another Sax player. So there are quite a few things you don't know about Kool & the Gang!
Not really a good story at all. You had some players represented by the wrong pictures and you left out Dennis Thomas. I also doubt that those home interiors or home exteriors are the real ones...just representations???? You got some pictures straight out of other youtube videos and some are just straight up out of date.
Somehow JT never made the transition to acting...Mambo Kings didn't do him justice and Raisin in the Son..was nice, but then.....nothing! Was there some kind of collaboration to keep him from moving on in his career? Other singers/vocalists do go on to film or the stage..NOT FAIR..because he had it all. I think he was just too humble and private for Hollywood !
Woodrow Sparrow. Original member of KOOL AND THE GANG PLAYED THE LEAD GUITAR ...THEY CALL HIM WOODY. WE HAVE NOTHING FROM BMI .EXCEPT THE SMALL CHECKS WHEN THEY PLAY HIS SONGS..THANK YOU ..
@@cafernandez6491 It seems like this member was with the group during their 1970s period and probably for a short time, also the group went through a lot of personal changes along the 1970s and 1980s decades; but I understand that he should get what is due to him (a lot of former members from other groups face the same problems ... lawyers are there for that)
Sure Did! Not much on the fabulous members that are now RIP like Clifford Adams, Claydes Smith, Dennis T. warranted more. What about Trumpeter Michael. Ray? He is still alive!! Do your research because we are curious about their lifestyles, but keep it real. All those cars ????
Some BS Info about the earnings,I wonder why?Kool n da gang were all Muslim's at the beginning!Why is that a secret,Just like a lot of other entertainer's,expecialy a lot of Rapper's?A lot of Contradictions in that Religion also according to the teachings? I've always wondered about that, I met a lot of Brother's in the Army and there were many questions??
This was a lousy click bait piece of bullshit. K&TG are/were my favorite band hands down! I know more than what was presented in this sketchy ass video. Annoyingly they kept showing Dennis DT Thomas when mentioning Ronnie Bell like they’re interchangeable men. K&TG had an entire career BEFORE most of you fell into what true K&TG loyalists/fans called their weak, sappy, ‘pop/disco’ period which admittedly brought them their highest due They’re one of the nastiest Funk bands EVER! For me they’re only 2nd to the JB’s for Funk, Jazz and Soul appeal. Most of their early tunes were semi instrumental dance tracks that most here have no clue about. They should’ve just did da damned thing on JT James Taylor since out of all he seemed to be the one they knew most about. I’m grateful they’re finally being inducted in the RRHOF even though that’s hardly the achievement most believe it to be
JT has a beautiful voice. Listen to him sing Cherish in acapella. Get down on it, and Misled are my favorites. JT is one of my favorite singers.❤
A most mesmerizing voice. Haunts me happy and sad to this day
Long hot summer night...great beat!
He sang with Filet of Soul also .I went to school with him and grew up around the corner from him.Everyone in his family is wonderful 💯
Bravos
Ladies night. A great song that will never get old. 😅
The band had a style and smoothness in their music
Great band
2 of my favorites Too Hot In Summer Madness
Wow, so humble. Its inspiring. Shows how grounded they are
I remember this group form the late 1960"s. I danced and sung along to many of their songs. I'm now 66 years old/young!
As a matter of fact, they became really notorious only as they did their first album, simply entitled "Kool & the Gang", in 1970.
(They sure were already there in the 1960s, but they were "The Jazziacs", then ...)
One of the Greats 👍🏴
Hey thanks!! I guess you were thinking like I was thinking!! Thank you for doing this video! ✨🙏🏽✨
Love me some Look and the Gang
Some pf the information presented here is incorrect. The photo you presented as Robert ''Kool'' Bell and his brother Ronald Bell at 3:24 was actually Robert ''Kool'' Bell with Dennis Thomas, the bands alto saxophonist and the person you presented as Ronald Bell at 5:15 to 5:22 is actually Kevin Bell (also known as Amir Bayyan), the younger brother of Robert and Ronald.
Why the hell are they not in The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame???????
Neither is Bernard Edwards of Chic....Go figure 🤔
They’re in the Songwriter’s HoF.
Finally this year they’re going in
You called it. A year later they are in the rock and roll hall of fame.
I love Kool & the Gang since a was a child! Get dow on it...Get down on it!!! With love. Merlín.
Beste Funky Group of de World ! 👏👏👏
You funny with those cars? ?😂😂😂Ok but I get it!
JT is kool and the gang for me😂❤
The interview stated as Ronald Bell (tenor sax) was not him, but his younger brother Kevin Bell
I've noticed all of that before reading you ... Jut read other comments below, plus MY own new comment above, and you'll see ALL of the mistakes they've made !
Seems like they did it quick just to have the things being done ... Doesn't seem too serious a presentation of the group !
You the best voice you look good man I love❤❤
This group were fantastic! Why were they overlooked??
They were never overlooked everyone loved them and had plenty of hits
The best music
Jt taylor
Why did JT Taylor not get a star on the walk of fame? HE MADE KATG!!! Yes, Shawn McQuiller is a fine performer, but he had bib shoes to follow. Glad he is still with the band these days
Hey Cool..Still looking cool..
They should be i agree
2024🎉🎉
Cuál es el nombre del vocalista del flaquito moreno? por favor 👍 saludos desde Managua Nicaragua 👍🙏
You left out other original members like Dennis DT Thomas Sax player whom you showed while mentioning another Sax player. So there are quite a few things you don't know about Kool & the Gang!
Not really a good story at all. You had some players represented by the wrong pictures and you left out Dennis Thomas. I also doubt that those home interiors or home exteriors are the real ones...just representations???? You got some pictures straight out of other youtube videos and some are just straight up out of date.
Dennis is dead
@@lashturner
Yeah ... I presume we know that
You got that right!
I think this video has left us Misled.
Jt Taylor you are the best best y don’t you come to England
Somehow JT never made the transition to acting...Mambo Kings didn't do him justice and
Raisin in the Son..was nice, but then.....nothing! Was there some kind of collaboration to keep him from moving on in his career? Other singers/vocalists do go on to film or the stage..NOT FAIR..because he had it all. I think he was just too humble and private for Hollywood !
You left out Woody Sparrow my husband..
Which instrument did he play? Is he with the group , like in their performance in may 2023? Just asking.....I don't know all the members now. .....
Woodrow Sparrow. Original member of KOOL AND THE GANG PLAYED THE LEAD GUITAR ...THEY CALL HIM WOODY. WE HAVE NOTHING FROM BMI
.EXCEPT THE SMALL CHECKS WHEN THEY PLAY HIS SONGS..THANK YOU
..
@@cafernandez6491
It seems like this member was with the group during their 1970s period and probably for a short time, also the group went through a lot of personal changes along the 1970s and 1980s decades; but I understand that he should get what is due to him (a lot of former members from other groups face the same problems ... lawyers are there for that)
You left out all the other members of the group
Sure Did! Not much on the fabulous members that are now RIP like Clifford Adams, Claydes Smith, Dennis T. warranted more. What about Trumpeter Michael. Ray? He is still alive!! Do your research because we are curious about their lifestyles, but keep it real. All those cars ????
ruclips.net/video/rrIN-BjAp2o/видео.html He is not Robert Bell and his brother Ronald Bell. He is Robert Bell and Dennis Thomas
Some BS Info about the earnings,I wonder why?Kool n da gang were all Muslim's at the beginning!Why is that a secret,Just like a lot of other entertainer's,expecialy a lot of Rapper's?A lot of Contradictions in that Religion also according to the teachings? I've always wondered about that, I met a lot of Brother's in the Army and there were many questions??
This was a lousy click bait piece of bullshit.
K&TG are/were my favorite band hands down!
I know more than what was presented in this sketchy ass video.
Annoyingly they kept showing Dennis DT Thomas when mentioning Ronnie Bell like they’re interchangeable men.
K&TG had an entire career BEFORE most of you fell into what true K&TG loyalists/fans called their weak, sappy, ‘pop/disco’ period which admittedly brought them their highest due
They’re one of the nastiest Funk bands EVER!
For me they’re only 2nd to the JB’s for Funk, Jazz and Soul appeal.
Most of their early tunes were semi instrumental dance tracks that most here have no clue about.
They should’ve just did da damned thing on JT James Taylor since out of all he seemed to be the one they knew most about.
I’m grateful they’re finally being inducted in the RRHOF even though that’s hardly the achievement most believe it to be