Kool & the Gang’s Michael Sumler, Known as ‘Chicago Mike,’ Dead at 71
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Michael Sumler, who worked alongside funk legends Kool & the Gang as their band's hypeman and was known as "Chicago Mike," died at age 71.
Is There Kool Without the Gang?
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe group has lost two founding members — Ronald Bell and Dennis Thomas — in 15 months. But Robert “Kool” Bell, who co-founded the band more than 55 years ago, remains eternally optimistic
Kool & The Gang Saxophonist Dennis Thomas Dead at 70
Posted in: Music News“Dee Tee” was co-founding member of legendary funk outfit, appearing on every album from 1969 debut to this year’s Perfect Union
Kool & the Gang Preview New Album ‘Perfect Union’ With ‘Pursuit of Happiness’
Posted in: Music NewsLP marks the legendary outfit’s first album of all-new material in over a decade
Hear Khruangbin Cover Kool and the Gang’s ‘Summer Madness’ for ‘Late Night Tales’ Mix
Posted in: Music NewsTexas psych-rockers reveal tracklist for their installment of artist-curated mix series
Mark Ronson Talks Kool & the Gang’s Massive Influence and Legacy
Posted in: Music Features“Measuring Kool & the Gang’s influence is like asking what the influence of the Beatles was over pop music,” producer says after the death of group’s co-founder Ronald “Khalis” Bell
Kool and the Gang Co-Founder Ronald Bell Dead at 68
Posted in: Music NewsCo-writer penned “Ladies Night,” “Jungle Boogie” and “Celebration” and other funk earworms
