With 23 hit albums since 1969, the band landed themselves in the timeless classics arena.
Bell set up the group with his brother Robert “Kool” Bell, which were formerly known as the Jazziacs, eventually transforming into Kool & the Flames and, finally, Kool and The Gang.
The brothers were joined by Dennis “D.T.” Thomas, Robert “Spike” Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, and Ricky West.
Bell acted as the driving force behind the group, composing, arranging, producing and performing.
source: express.co.uk