Kool & the Gang celebrate 50 years, and get their Hollywood star

Kool and the Gang are celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band this year. They've produced some of music's most classic hits. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: www.foxla.com/good-day/good-day-la-celebrity-interviews/30916003-story

[@catsven1973]

The coolest band ever !

[@SPAM56VA]

Rest In Peace Ronald Bell. 😢

[@E30MTechnic2]

These guys are like my family, I grown up with their music and today my sons which are 6&8 years old sings with me all Kool and the gang records

[@ianwesley2569]

This boys are legends

[@madeleinebelle2105]

In the early 80's in London, I was in a Healing Sanctuary waiting for my appointment. There was a young man came in and was sat next to me. We got talking and with his American accent I asked what he was doing in London. He said he was playing in a Band. I asked where they were performing...Wembley Stadium!? He was George Brown the drummer of K&the Gang. Bless him he then started giving me names of the most important Herbs to take...I remember one was Golden Root, will have to think about the others. The magical aspect of that afternoon was, at the same time my friend who I was to meet up with later was in Kings Cross actually talking with another member of the band who invited her and a friend to the concert...moi... that night. It was a good evening. I like to get up and dance to "Fresh"...thank you for your music.

[@susannangwale6148]

What's a healing sanctuary and where in London can you find one?

[@dorigardner2318]

Always loved this band

[@lennettepageruss1751]

One of my favorite groups ..

[@laraoneal7284]

Loved them especially Ladies Night and Celebration.

[@anazouhir1136]

Fresh IS thé best

[@susannangwale6148]

They never talk about JT. If they were big before JT, then they were giganomous after JT. He's what springs to mind when you mention Kool and the Gang.

[@Gehel59]

True

[@magnoliamonkeyd4457]

Ou es jt????????????????

[@moniquen.torres9201]

J.T. was the band. Shoot!! When I think of the group. His image pops up in my head. As a little girl watching Cool And The Gang that's who face crossed my Television.

[@toshitanabe7587]

⭐️KOOL&THE.GANG⭐️HIT,S.SONG⭐️ R&B.FUNK.NO1🌠

[@teneil31]

Rest in peace Michelle Thomas daughter of Kool & the Gang member Dennis Thomas

[@michaelauger8077]

Love these guys!!

[@teneil31]

Kool & the Gang was out with super hits such as summer madness and jungle boogie and lots of other hits before JT Taylor joined the group in 1978 they were ballin before him and still ballin today lots of artist have sampled lots of there early hits

[@stanleythomas7178]

Terri Green they have to do the research. They weren't raised with the music.

[@Gehel59]

With him too

[@feliciaedwards9019]

I agree. Idk why they feel as though JT made the group. They had hits way before he was a member. Not being shady because I loved when JT was in the group. BUT, by no means did he “make” Kool & The Gang. They were already a self made dope group. Legendary! They just don’t make them like this anymore. I’ll always love Kool & The Gang. With or without JT

[@TkmTony]

Kool & the Gang..Parabéns as musicas marcaram muito no mundo todo principalmente aquino Brasil....Valeu

[@dulahulukegna3746]

Look & the gang shining stars of all times we love you all

[@Drfeelinu]

“We always remember what mama said”

[@lillygardens1]

Rest in Peace Dennis Thomas. 🙏❤️🕊️ Best Band Ever!!!! 🎶🎵🎷🎤🎸🎹

[@jfjoubertquebec]

Royalty in the good sense.

[@donitavann108]

Wild and Peaceful.....RIP BRO. KHALIS BAYYAN

[@glenyswana7259]

Well done

[@faziolisp1698]

Gran banda.

[@theenemyspublic681]

I love Kool & the Gang. But there was no real singing until JT joined the band. He still sounds the same to this day. They are definitely in the top 5 absolutely best bands of all time.

[@cherylharewood2549]

True words. I love JT so much❤🍬

[@TheArtOfDean]

Where's the fourth original member (Dennis Thomas)?

[@jreinel1966]

The original singer it's the real look & the gang!

[@laraoneal7284]

Is Steve still on channel 11 news?

[@ebenezercal]

Pra mim sem James "JT"Taylor não existe Kool & The Gang. Brasil For me without James "JT" Taylor there is no Kool & The Gang. Brazil E Kool & The Gang se tornou grande e famoso no mundo inteiro com James "JT" Taylor e seu produtor brasileiro Eumir Deodato. Kool & The Gang has become big and famous all over the world with James "JT Taylor and his Brazilian producer Eumir Deodato

[@marietellez6021]

Cool

[@teresagamero3599]

💓❤️😘😍

[@shoulderlift]

Does anyone know the name of the guy sitting on the left in the light blue shirt? I just can't hear the name when they introduce the guys!

[@johnhenningfield4360]

the members sitting in the chair are: (L to R) Robert "Kool" Bell:Bass Ronald "Khalis" Bell:Tenor Saxophone, Musical Director George "Funky" Brown:Drums

[@shoulderlift]

@@johnhenningfield4360 Hey, thanks for the reply!

[@gachagamerel6685]

wow

[@lennettepageruss1751]

The new school can learn something from the old school if they would just listen.

[@user-yy5qb5go9m]

w band

[@mbafamily193]

Show BRAZIL 2020

[@tytownsend8219]

Stop sayin no JT no Kool and the Gang. Kool and the gang was big before JT..

[@teneil31]

Yes it's true they had albums out with hit singles summer madness and jungle boogie before jt taylor joined the group 1978

[@TruSoulDj]

I think the disconnect is them performing the JT songs without JT.

[@cherylharewood2549]

JT did a lot for Kool & the Gang. He was one of their best lead singer.

[@cherylharewood2549]

@@TruSoulDj true words

[@cherylharewood2549]

The hits came with JT my.love ❤

[@lemonadeintheheat8433]

which one is Dennis Thomas?........(The late Michelle Thomas dad?)

[@johnhenningfield4360]

He's the Alto Saxophone/Flute/Percussion player..he wasn't present in this interview

[@evahughes6807]

Are there two different kool and the gang group

[@cherylharewood2549]

No

[@TheBumshack]

thought the lady said, "you guys couldn't even afford drugs?" lol. drums though... ah

[@lisaess]

Why they squeeze them on that sofa lol

[@Lo_B]

Lisa Stokes kmsl 😂😂😂

[@kwiley00991]

Right! 🤔😅

[@chiccoleone]

se jt taylor non si fosse diviso sarebbe stata un'altra cosa ricordare questo gruppo che ha fatto la storia...peccato

[@chrisdenation1]

i wonder what they thing about todays artists

[@CarlstenProductions]

RIP Khalis..! I wonder what will happen with Kool & The Gang now..!

[@donitavann108]

Khalis wasn't traveling as much for quite some time. Rest Well, Bro. BAYYAN.

[@helenadair32]

please no JT that's wrong

[@mz787b6]

JT come back

[@kimberlyklug695]

you all had a chance to stand by what you all believed in - YOUR MUSIC - why did you all falter?

[@ponce1968]

No JT Taylor, no kool and the gang.

[@rocjackson5975]

ponce1968 There was a WHOLE lot of Kool and the Gang WAY BEFORE JT Taylor!

[@TheBbtlegit]

ponce1968 Totally agree.

[@wakeupjudah219]

Couldn't have said it better ... By the way, There haven't been a lot of Kool and the Gang since JT left.

[@karlosroberts8864]

pounce1968 most of there most classic hits were before JT

[@LarsVision]

Right, Roc.

[@mariadelpilar.63]

Flipo

[@rickyruiz2560]

JT was. kool n. gang

[@LarsVision]

Study your history, Kool & the Gang, were hot way before JT.

[@Gehel59]

He s THE VOICE Q

[@Gehel59]

Nina i know that. In 1979! Until 1988 I love them before But jt was the voice.

[@Gehel59]

@Nena Johnson in 1979. I know.

[@lrb05131963]

They are nothing without JT ,come on man

[@LarsVision]

Study your history, Kool & the Gang, were hot way before JT.

[@immortaloshun]

Puhleeze

[@feliciaedwards9019]

False

[@andreafoxx1695]

where jt taylor

[@Gehel59]

Separated in 1988.

[@lar1128]

Folks I agree with the poster please stop with the no JT no Kool & the Gang please know your history if you look back 1977 open sesame was on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack one of the biggest albums ever recorded this group for me personally before JT was the best I respect them for what they did in the 80s but for me the real Kool and the gang was before JT Taylor

[@margaretswanagan8237]

Wow I didn't know JT TAYLOR wasn't always with Kool and the gang thanks for sharing

[@jackpea7102]

@@margaretswanagan8237 They started in the mid sixties. They were a popular band before J.T. was a thought, a little boy. J.T. came in 1979 I believe.

[@cherylharewood2549]

I think that JT is the and will always be the best. Love you JT

[@feliciaedwards9019]

Facts

[@jacobbyerson5075]

Kool and the Gang was successful before JT TAYLOR. Folks always making comments but don't know history. They had gold albums and gold singles before him. JT went solo and had two hits All I want is forever and Long Hot Summer Night. JT is awesome just goes to show the world loved the group not him as a solo artist!!!