BLACK MUSIC MONTH SPOTLIGHT: KOOL & THE GANG
buzzz worthy. . . The Slice Salutes Kool & The Gang for its enormous contribution to the world of music! A group of East Coast brothers and their friends formed a band in the 60's that went through several name changes (including Kool and the Flames) before they settled on the name now known the world over, Kool & The Gang. Selling over 70 million albums worldwide the band influenced the music of three generations. With the popularity of songs like Celebration, Cherish, Summer Madness and Open Sesame, Kool & The Gang has earned two Grammy® Awards, seven American Music Awards and amassed 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. Led by James "JT" Taylor singer, the song "Celebration" from the 1980 album release "Celebrate" became a party and special occasion staple. Taylor became a solo act. This summer check out the remaining members of Kool & The Gang as they tour with Kid Rock. ...