- Nicknames
- The New Dimensions
- Kool & The Flames
- The Soul Town Band
- Kool & the Gang are an American band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1964 by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell, with Dennis "D.T." Thomas, Robert Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, and Ricky West. They have undergone numerous changes in personnel and have explored many musical styles throughout their history, including jazz, soul, funk, rock, and pop music.
- IMDb mini biography by: PW
- Members have included Ronald Bell, Claydes Smith, George 'Funky' Brown, Robert 'Kool' Bell, James 'JT' Taylor, Dennis D.T. Thomas
- Inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2015 the Performance Arts Category.
- Awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7065 Hollywood Blvd.
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