Black History Month Special - The Legendary Robert "Kool" Bell

Kool & the Gang, officially launched in 1969, after performing for five years under various band titles, has influenced the music of three generations and, at the age of 49, the band has become true recording industry legends.Thanks to iconic songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness, and Open Sesame, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits, and 31 gold and platinum albums.From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. A reviewer recently called their performance “a 24-karat show” and every year, even after a half-century on the road, yields a non-stop schedule of shows across the globe.Kool is the man at the helm of the group with a sound that has influenced the music of three generations.  Mr. Bell will be with us to discuss how his music continues to leave an impression on millions of music listeners today and for decades to come.(347) 637-2319 and press 1 to listen and ask any questions you may have.Check out a recent Live Performance.  Forever in our hearts!!!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cocoa-express-show-network--4209755/support.