Ranking
#1,060
Kool & The Gang
Followers
7.1 M
Digital presence
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28Platforms
Streaming
09
Social media
05
Live shows
04
Data & charts
07
Discovery & store
03
Fan service
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TypeGroup
Born inJersey City, Nueva JerseyUnited States
Active since196462 years active
Country of originUnited States
Biography
The bio would go here. For now, Google it like everyone else.
Official site · koolandthegang.com
Main genre
FUNK
Main subgenres
funk soulclassic funkdisco funk
Profile
- City of birth
- Jersey City, Nueva Jersey
- Country of birth
- United States
Also known as
The Jazziacs
Members
- George Brown · Batería
- Robert Bell (Kool) · Bajo, voz, fundador
- Charles Smith · Guitarra
- Dennis Thomas (D.T.) · Saxofón, percusión
- Rick Westfield · Teclados
- Robert "Spike" Mickens · Trompeta
- Ronald Bell (Khalis Bayyan) · Saxofón, voz, compositor
1964Debut
1980First recorded concert
1996First recorded festival
2026Today
Festivalography
Like a superfan's list — except verified, with sources and links.
02Editions
02Festivals
02Countries
2 editions
FestivalYearCityCountryStatus
RO
Rock Oyster Festival 2026
23–Jul 26, 2026
Wadebridge · United Kingdom
Past
Essence Festival 1996
04–Jul 07, 1996
New Orleans, Louisiana · United States
PastConcertography
What we managed to link to the concert archive. If a date is missing, tell us — happens to us too.
09Upcoming
32Total dates
06Countries
DateVenueCityStatusTickets
National Harbor · United States
Tickets →15Oct 2026
The Theater at MGM National Harbor
National Harbor · United StatesIn 17 daysTickets →Kool & the Gang
Temecula · United States
Tickets →Rancho Mirage · United States
Tickets →21Nov 2026
The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage · United StatesIn 54 daysTickets →Kool & the Gang
Brisbane · Australia
Tickets →
26Nov 2026
The Fortitude Music Hall
Brisbane · AustraliaIn 59 daysTickets →Kool & the Gang + Sister Sledge ft. Slegendary
Sídney, Nueva Gales del Sur · Australia
No sale27Nov 2026
Tumbalong Park
Sídney, Nueva Gales del Sur · AustraliaIn 60 daysNo saleFORMA pres. Kool & The Gang + Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary
Sídney, Nueva Gales del Sur · Australia
No sale27Nov 2026
Tumbalong Park
Sídney, Nueva Gales del Sur · AustraliaIn 60 daysNo saleFORMA: Kool & The Gang + Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary
West Melbourne · Australia
Tickets →28Nov 2026
Festival Hall Melbourne
West Melbourne · AustraliaIn 61 daysTickets →Kool & the Gang + Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary
Adelaide · Australia
No sale30Nov 2026
Hindley St Music Hall
Adelaide · AustraliaIn 63 daysNo saleKool & the Gang + Sister Sledge ft. Slegendary
London · United Kingdom
Tickets →Tour map
Every concert and festival of the year, traced on the globe. Hit play and follow the route stop by stop.
Gira interactiva
Mapa de gira 3DUn globo con la ruta de conciertos y festivales.
Awards & Nominations
05Won
12Nominations
42%Win rate
5 wins out of 12 nominations2 different ceremonies
AMA1987
Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Video Artist
Won
AMA1986
Best R&B Album
Won
AMA1986
Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group
Won
12 of 12 recognitions
19871 win · 1 nom.
AMAWonFavorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Video Artist
19862 wins · 5 nom.
AMAWonBest R&B Album
Emergency
AMANominatedFavorite Pop Duo or Group
AMAWonFavorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group
AMANominatedFavorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Video Artist
BritNominatedInternational Group
19852 nominations
AMANominatedFavorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group
AMANominatedFavorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Video Artist
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