Michael Sumler, a member of the iconic R&B band Kool & the Gang, tragically died at the age of 71 in a car accident. The Grammy-winning band confirmed the news of Sumler’s death on Thursday. “We’re deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our longtime wardrobe valet, Mike Sumler,” the band told The Post … Read more
Kool & the Gang have provided the soundtrack to many a soirée — and sporting events — with “Celebration,” their 1980 party anthem that became their only No. 1 single. But it’s the R&B group that formed 60 years ago in 1964 that will be reveling in their own “good times” when they are inducted … Read more
Kool & The Gang drummer George “Funky” Brown has died. He was 74. According to TMZ, the band’s founding member died from Stage 4 lung cancer at his home in Los Angeles Thursday. A spokesperson for Brown told TMZ that donations can be made in his honor to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America. Brown discussed … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. It’s about to get funky. Kool and the Gang, celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2024, are heading out on a quick 15-concert tour that will take them to … Read more