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After settling on their name following several changes, the group signed to De-Lite Records and released their debut album, Kool and the Gang (1969). Kool & the Gang grew from jazz roots in the 1960s to become one of the major groups of the 1970s, blending jazz, funk, R&B and pop. He was 57. Kool & the Gang grew from jazz roots in the 1960s to become one of the major groups of the 1970s, blending jazz, funk, R&B and pop. The Great New York State Fair Facebook page shared atribute to Dennis Thomason Saturday. Pope Francis' fiercest opposition: the Church's clerical workforce. Thomas played on every one of Kool & The Gang's albums up to their upcoming 25th studio album Perfect Union. [5][47] 2004 saw the release of yet another album featuring remakes and some new songs. Kool & The Gang were the soundtrack to a lot of good moments in life. [14] The Bells' father Bobby and uncle Tommy were boxers. Explore Robert "Spike" Mickens's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. https://t.co/sh9tNAtCln. Learn more about managing a memorial . The cause of death was not given. + Follow . A cause of death has not been. Former Indiana state representative found dead in Indianapolis hotel Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Robert "Spike" Mickens (1951-2010) - Find a Grave Memorial In 1964, Bell and his brother, Robert "Kool" Bell who were teenagers at the time formed Kool & the Gang in Jersey City, New Jersey, alongside neighborhood friends Dennis "D.T." After a brief downturn, the group enjoyed a return to stardom in the '80s. I saved myself from Royal life, Harry says & insists 'sharing's an act of service', Love Island's Olivia Hawkins breaks silence as she returns to the UK, Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, Coronation Street fans horrified as Amy Barlow is raped in disturbing scenes, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Robert "Spike" Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown and Ricky West. Kool & the Gang co-founder Ronald 'Khalis' Bell dies at 68 - NBC News The legendaryfunk outfit confirmed his death Saturdaysaying he passed away peacefully in his sleep in New Jersey. Tributes to Dennis Thomas poured out on social media. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [42] In July 1986, the band recorded a special version of "Celebration" with different vocals that was used in an advertisement for Wendy's.[43].