I just heard about George Brown’s passing today. It’s heartbreaking to watch this video because three of the members of Kool the gang in this video are no longer here with us. Ronald Bell, Dennis DT Thomas and funky, George Brown they are in a better place up in heaven jammin, the memories will be forever ❤
Kool And The Gang my favorite group. Congratulations! Congratulations JT . The Voice you deserve even more. I Saw JT on Ladies on Of Soul 2018. On UTube .JT did 4 song 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 you sound exactly the same . and JTTAYLOR on 2019 NAMM Winter Show ! The Voice was simply The Best ! He Sounds The Same . Looking young, Dancing, OMG it was So Good! UTUBE is a blessing . I am Looking, all day to your Video singing, dancing and old Video of you ! I found 2 stuff toy turtles they moves and play Get Down on It, For by Granddaughters , I tap it every time I see it ! It is 10 year old or older ? ♥️♥️♥️😊🤩 Much Love and Appreciation.
The Koolest thing I have experienced is JT Taylor chatting with me on twitter in 2020 about my Cape Town Table Mountain picture. That was amazing since I loved his voice and music as a Solo and with Kool & the Gang. He is still popular in South Africa 🇿🇦. I wish can know that. Him as a solo and lead singer of Kool & the Gang music .
The first time I listened to kool and the gang it was in the early 80s the first song was Get Down on It at the swimming pool in Algiers, Algeria. In 1985, I was offered an K7 of the album Emergency ...It was wonderful...Since that, I'm a fan.
Kool Fans: Kool - I saw you guys in Toledo two nights ago and you were FANTASTIC! Thanks for the tremendous entertainment…you folks are one of my favorite bands of ALL TIME…and - as a music enthusiast - that’s saying a lot. I even posted about it…see below.
Kool and the Gang is NOTHING without JT. JT gave them their name and fame, he put them on the map. Shame on the 4 other original members for not including or mentioning JT in all their honors.
@@princehakim4905 first of all Rip to your uncle. Yes, they were good in the 70s. They were nothing in the 70s compared to what they were in the 80s and that was simply because of JT. You can say whatever you want the whole world knows JTs voice. Your father and other instrument players are great at what they do. However they tried to take away JTs royalties, and kept him away from lifetime achievement honors. All except the songwriters hall of Fame who told your father and uncle JT must be there or Kool gang wouldn't be honored. JT is a legend my friend.
@@lapson19 Same thing happened with Chicago. Their best stuff was in the 70s before having a lead singer dominate the band and leave for a less successful career.
Arguably Best Jazz Song ever: Summer Madness Best Funk/Jazz Song ever: Jungle Boogie & Hollywood Swinging Best Pop Song: Celebration The collective genius of a band called Kool & The Gang🎶 #thankyou
Hahahaaaaa! Your EGO answer! Only CELEBRATION ? What about: GET DOWN ON IT LADIES NIGHT HANGIN OUT STAPPIN OUT TAKE MY HEARTH LOVE FESTIVAL IF YOU FEEL LIKE DANCING TOO HOT NO SHOW BIG FUN JUST FRIENDS BE MY LADY EMEEGENCY FRESH MISLED CHERIS ....... Say hello to your EGO, and tel him to listen what milions fans around the World last 25 years comment... KOOL AND THE GANG WHITHOUT THE BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND FANTASTIC SINGER - James JT Tayror, NO, THIS IS NOT THE SAME BAND WHAT WE LOVED... Best regards and i am 100% sure, if James JT Taylor was not 10 years with KATG, whithout all those songs what he recordet, please write here, how many concerts will have KATG ..how many songs will perfomed ..4 - 5 ? Holliwood swinging Open sesamy Funky stuff Jungle Boogie ... No more than 5! You should/must say: Thank you James JT Taylor for your comming with KATG, because you gives me too much.... You know what... There is one song from ABBA...the name of this song is: MONEY MONEY MONEY
It's a damn shame that JT is no longer in the group! All those guys except JT look like old men now! Kool sound like he's had a stroke and D Thomas look like he gained 50 pounds ...
I don't know the other guys except for JT Taylor. He was the whole Kool & the Gang for me. When I was young around 12 years he is the voice and the face I recognised. I even thought he was Kool. And i don't think I like these other guys, they seem bitter and nasty.
@@princehakim4905 Ok. I still feel it was a mistake for the dads not to take JT back and to exclude him on the awards ceremonies for Kool & the Gang. He really did put Kool & the Gang on the map. His voice , his looks and stage charm did draw lots of fans. Fact. I guess bitterness won. Don't worry I still listen to all Kool & the Gang classics. Am going to stream 'God's country' now. JT's voice touch a deepest part of my heart. I can listen to it forever. Well done to original Kool & the Gang for introducing JT to us. It was a blessing.
@@princehakim4905 Not quite accurate. Interviews record everything. The losses, management, bankruptcy etc. No he didn't leave because of solo projects. You know that.Ask uncle about band financial management. Bitterness was there for his departure. No denying that. Interviews. No communication etc. But hey, as I said , it doesn't matter what went down , the dads should have extended their welcome when the band recieved honors like star on the walk of fame etc etc. He really did a great job for Kool & the Gang. I listen to song that came out in the 80s when I was a child not even a teenager and JT's voice still creates the magic. Having other singers live just killed the vibe for me totally. And that is not to take away the talent of those lead singers Im in South Africa and K&G became popular due to JT. Yes the band as a collective did write beautiful songs but the man (JT) delivered them in a way that no one could have.
No business is perfect and management a band can be challenging. And you know for a fact that he wasn’t invited to events? By the way , the band just sold out 2 incredible shows at Hollywood Bowl over 4th of July weekend. The place was in 💥 Funny things is, Mr Bell and Mr Taylor are friends, chat on phone and respect each other. The business of Kool is booming like never before and that will never die 😊 I’ll prob delete this conversation as it’s not really my vibe to go back n forth with a fan. The 70’s was the real shit.. 80’s music was great but kinda cheesy in my opinion. The 80’s stage show was amazing tho, I watch it from the side of the stage and learn a lot from the guys 💜
@@princehakim4905 you totally are running away from the real issue. Business had challenges in the 80s and the band was bankrupt due to spending what they didnt have according to the label. Members were forced to declare bankruptcy. JT had to take the option of quitting. The band should have been angry at the record label/management and not JT. He had to protect his family. As for packed show , good for you. I am one of the believers of the crappy or slizzy 80s as you put it?. AND I CAN TELL YOU THAT,THAT SLIZZY WAS THE BEST, more THAN ANYTHING THAT CAME AFTER OR STILL TO COME. Here is your history for the band in short- 1973-1978 rise to fame and low period. 1979-1987 JT Taylor and Commercial Peak. I don't waste my time with Yoyo things. Hence I will prefer JT Taylor and therefore I stand with the fact that He brought fame and popularity to the band that was never there before. The band became an international sensation because of his voice and his looks. A combination that works in entertainment industry. So his era is still the best and that is what we know internationally. You talk about K&G we automatically refer to music with JT Taylor , Not The Other Way Around. That is a Fact. Im not just a fan, I'm a person who chooses to listen to certain people who show great talent. I choose people that I should take interest in. And it's not just anyone. JT is among that rare list that includes Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie and a few, very few that are greatly talented vocalists. I'm happy that Mr Bell has finally burried the hatch and is communicating with JT. I still wish the band had welcomed JT back and not waste years not communicating/ excluding him when receiving Awards he clearly participated in achieving. I see your suttle shade , am not blind to it. You're just defending the band members. Thus making you a fan too.
I really wish they would reunite, it would truly be amazing for all of us real KTG fans
Now we are talking
You can say that again
I just heard about George Brown’s passing today. It’s heartbreaking to watch this video because three of the members of Kool the gang in this video are no longer here with us. Ronald Bell, Dennis DT Thomas and funky, George Brown they are in a better place up in heaven jammin, the memories will be forever ❤
Kool And The Gang my favorite group. Congratulations! Congratulations JT . The Voice you deserve even more. I Saw JT on Ladies on Of Soul 2018. On UTube .JT did 4 song 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 you sound exactly the same . and JTTAYLOR on 2019 NAMM Winter Show ! The Voice was simply The Best ! He Sounds The Same . Looking young, Dancing, OMG it was So Good!
UTUBE is a blessing . I am Looking, all day to your Video singing, dancing and old Video of you ! I found 2 stuff toy turtles they moves and play Get Down on It, For by Granddaughters , I tap it every time I see it ! It is 10 year old or older ? ♥️♥️♥️😊🤩 Much Love and Appreciation.
I missed so much Kool and the Gang and James JT Taylor.
The Koolest thing I have experienced is JT Taylor chatting with me on twitter in 2020 about my Cape Town Table Mountain picture. That was amazing since I loved his voice and music as a Solo and with Kool & the Gang.
He is still popular in South Africa 🇿🇦. I wish can know that. Him as a solo and lead singer of Kool & the Gang music .
Pray for a South Africa 🙏🏾
Congrats, the world thanks you!!
The first time I listened to kool and the gang it was in the early 80s the first song was Get Down on It at the
swimming pool in Algiers, Algeria.
In 1985, I was offered an K7 of the album Emergency ...It was wonderful...Since that, I'm a fan.
Kool Fans: Kool - I saw you guys in Toledo two nights ago and you were FANTASTIC! Thanks for the tremendous entertainment…you folks are one of my favorite bands of ALL TIME…and - as a music enthusiast - that’s saying a lot. I even posted about it…see below.
Kool And The Gang The 80’ for me Standing on The Top. But you been great for years Alway.
RIP Ronald Bell
RIP D.T.
Kool and the Gang is NOTHING without JT. JT gave them their name and fame, he put them on the map. Shame on the 4 other original members for not including or mentioning JT in all their honors.
Lol so funny ..only the Most sample band in the world, and that was their 70’s music 🎶
@@princehakim4905 first of all Rip to your uncle. Yes, they were good in the 70s. They were nothing in the 70s compared to what they were in the 80s and that was simply because of JT. You can say whatever you want the whole world knows JTs voice. Your father and other instrument players are great at what they do. However they tried to take away JTs royalties, and kept him away from lifetime achievement honors. All except the songwriters hall of Fame who told your father and uncle JT must be there or Kool gang wouldn't be honored. JT is a legend my friend.
They were SUPERB in the 70’s. 80’s was great as well … watered down version of Kool but 💥
@@lapson19 Same thing happened with Chicago. Their best stuff was in the 70s before having a lead singer dominate the band and leave for a less successful career.
@@PhilMoskowitz not trying to be rude but are you really saying peter cetera wasnt successful on his own?
Koooooolllk and rgeeeeeeee gggggaaaaaannnnnnnggg
Arguably
Best Jazz Song ever:
Summer Madness
Best Funk/Jazz Song ever:
Jungle Boogie & Hollywood Swinging
Best Pop Song:
Celebration
The collective genius of a band called Kool & The Gang🎶 #thankyou
Hahahaaaaa!
Your EGO answer!
Only CELEBRATION ?
What about:
GET DOWN ON IT
LADIES NIGHT
HANGIN OUT
STAPPIN OUT
TAKE MY HEARTH
LOVE FESTIVAL
IF YOU FEEL LIKE DANCING
TOO HOT
NO SHOW
BIG FUN
JUST FRIENDS
BE MY LADY
EMEEGENCY
FRESH
MISLED
CHERIS
.......
Say hello to your EGO, and tel him to listen what milions fans around the World last 25 years comment...
KOOL AND THE GANG
WHITHOUT THE BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND FANTASTIC SINGER -
James JT Tayror,
NO, THIS IS NOT THE SAME BAND WHAT WE LOVED...
Best regards and i am 100% sure, if James JT Taylor was not 10 years with KATG,
whithout all those songs what he recordet,
please write here, how many concerts will have KATG ..how many songs will perfomed ..4 - 5 ?
Holliwood swinging
Open sesamy
Funky stuff
Jungle Boogie
... No more than 5!
You should/must say:
Thank you
James JT Taylor for your comming with KATG, because you gives me too much....
You know what...
There is one song from
ABBA...the name of this song is:
MONEY MONEY MONEY
It's a damn shame that JT is no longer in the group! All those guys except JT look like old men now! Kool sound like he's had a stroke and D Thomas look like he gained 50 pounds ...
We still Kool 💥
I don't know the other guys except for JT Taylor. He was the whole Kool & the Gang for me. When I was young around 12 years he is the voice and the face I recognised. I even thought he was Kool.
And i don't think I like these other guys, they seem bitter and nasty.
Lol so funny .. we still
Kool! Take a listen to Jungle Boogie & Summer Madness. It will help out and bring positive vibrations!!
@@princehakim4905 Ok.
I still feel it was a mistake for the dads not to take JT back and to exclude him on the awards ceremonies for Kool & the Gang. He really did put Kool & the Gang on the map. His voice , his looks and stage charm did draw lots of fans. Fact.
I guess bitterness won.
Don't worry I still listen to all Kool & the Gang classics. Am going to stream 'God's country' now. JT's voice touch a deepest part of my heart. I can listen to it forever.
Well done to original Kool & the Gang for introducing JT to us. It was a blessing.
@@princehakim4905 Not quite accurate.
Interviews record everything.
The losses, management, bankruptcy etc.
No he didn't leave because of solo projects. You know that.Ask uncle about band financial management.
Bitterness was there for his departure. No denying that.
Interviews. No communication etc.
But hey, as I said , it doesn't matter what went down , the dads should have extended their welcome when the band recieved honors like star on the walk of fame etc etc. He really did a great job for Kool & the Gang. I listen to song that came out in the 80s when I was a child not even a teenager and JT's voice still creates the magic.
Having other singers live just killed the vibe for me totally. And that is not to take away the talent of those lead singers
Im in South Africa and K&G became popular due to JT. Yes the band as a collective did write beautiful songs but the man (JT) delivered them in a way that no one could have.
No business is perfect and management a band can be challenging.
And you know for a fact that he wasn’t invited to events?
By the way , the band just sold out 2 incredible shows at Hollywood Bowl over 4th of July weekend. The place was in 💥
Funny things is, Mr Bell and Mr Taylor are friends, chat on phone and respect each other. The business of Kool is booming like never before and that will never die 😊
I’ll prob delete this conversation as it’s not really my vibe to go back n forth with a fan.
The 70’s was the real shit.. 80’s music was great but kinda cheesy in my opinion. The 80’s stage show was amazing tho, I watch it from the side of the stage and learn a lot from the guys 💜
@@princehakim4905 you totally are running away from the real issue. Business had challenges in the 80s and the band was bankrupt due to spending what they didnt have according to the label. Members were forced to declare bankruptcy. JT had to take the option of quitting. The band should have been angry at the record label/management and not JT. He had to protect his family.
As for packed show , good for you.
I am one of the believers of the crappy or slizzy 80s as you put it?. AND I CAN TELL YOU THAT,THAT SLIZZY WAS THE BEST, more THAN ANYTHING THAT CAME AFTER OR STILL TO COME. Here is your history for the band in short- 1973-1978 rise to fame and low period. 1979-1987 JT Taylor and Commercial Peak.
I don't waste my time with Yoyo things. Hence I will prefer JT Taylor and therefore I stand with the fact that He brought fame and popularity to the band that was never there before. The band became an international sensation because of his voice and his looks. A combination that works in entertainment industry. So his era is still the best and that is what we know internationally. You talk about K&G we automatically refer to music with JT Taylor , Not The Other Way Around.
That is a Fact.
Im not just a fan, I'm a person who chooses to listen to certain people who show great talent.
I choose people that I should take interest in. And it's not just anyone. JT is among that rare list that includes Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie and a few, very few that are greatly talented vocalists.
I'm happy that Mr Bell has finally burried the hatch and is communicating with JT.
I still wish the band had welcomed JT back and not waste years not communicating/ excluding him when receiving Awards he clearly participated in achieving.
I see your suttle shade , am not blind to it. You're just defending the band members. Thus making you a fan too.