Robert "Kool" Bell
Robert Earl "Kool" Bell (born October 8, 1950), also known by his Muslim name Muhammad Bayyan,[1] is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is one of the founding members of the American R&B, soul, funk and disco band Kool & the Gang.[2]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Earl Bell |
| Also known as | Kool Muhammad Bayyan |
| Born | October 8, 1950 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, R&B, soul, funk, dance-pop, disco, boogie |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Labels | De-Lite, Mercury |
| Associated acts | Kool & the Gang |
Early life and career
Bell was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. Along with his brother, Ronald Bell, he began playing jazz, and in 1964 they formed a group named the Jazziacs. They began playing at clubs in New York City under a series of different band names before settling on the name "Kool & the Gang" in 1968.
Timbaland's song "Boardmeeting", from the rapper 2007 album Shock Value, samples 1981 "Kool & the Gang" song Get Down on It, written by, among others, Bell brothers.
References
- Bush, John. Biography of Kool & the Gang at AllMusic. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
- Thompson, Dave (August 1, 2001). Funk. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 149–. ISBN 978-0-87930-629-8. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
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