
Kool and the Gang Co-Founder Ronald Bell Dead at 68
Co-writer penned “Ladies Night,” “Jungle Boogie” and “Celebration” and other funk earworms
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Subscribe NowCo-writer penned “Ladies Night,” “Jungle Boogie” and “Celebration” and other funk earworms
Punk rocker-turned-stock broker was last surviving member of punk legends’ L.A.M.F. lineup
“He wrote great songs and was a giving and forgiving collaborator,” band says of long-time drummer
Unlikely, scene-stealing character actor also appeared in Seinfeld, The Thing and The Firm
Two-time Best Actress Oscar winner was “mainstay of Hollywood’s Golden Age and an immeasurable talent. Here’s to a true legend of our industry,” the Academy said
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee formed rock group with fellow Bluesbreaker Mick Fleetwood in 1967
Robotics expert also worked extensively in Hollywood on films like the ‘Star Wars’ prequels and ‘The Matrix’ sequels
“She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many,” said husband John Travolta
Leader of the Charlie Daniels Band was known for hits like “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and for his session work on Bob Dylan’s ‘Nashville Skyline’
Musician worked with Quincy Jones, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, won Oscar for 1965 song “The Shadow of Your Smile”