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Kool & The Gang, officially formed in 1969, has been performing longer than any R&B group in history, and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. Thanks to iconic songs like “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness,” and “Open Sesame,” they've earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top-10 R&B hits, nine Top-10 Pop hits, and 31 gold and platinum albums.
In 1969, Kool & The Gang released their self-titled debut album, followed by at least one album per year until 1984, when their output slowed a bit. The band’s stellar reputation grew with each album, but 1973’s Wild & Peaceful took Kool & The Gang to another level spurred by the immortal party anthems “Funky Stuff,” “Hollywood Swinging,” and the platinum smash “Jungle Boogie.” In 1979, Kool & The Gang unveiled a smooth new sound with Ladies Night, which became their first platinum album. The 1980s would see the group continue to dominate the mainstream, starting with the double platinum-selling album Celebrate. Today, the group enjoys global fame and recognition and a following that spans generations. The group continues to delight fans around the globe with their timeless hits and amazing live performances.