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| Robert "Kool" Bell | |
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 Bell in 2011 | |
| 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 |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Labels | De-Lite, Mercury |
| Member of | Kool & the Gang |
| Formerly of | Band Aid |
Robert Earl "Kool" Bell (born October 8, 1950), also known by the name Muhammad Bayyan,[1] is an American musician, singer & songwriter.
He is the last surviving founding member of the American R&B, soul, funk and disco band Kool & the Gang.[2][3]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Last Surviving Member of Kool & The Gang, Robert 'Kool' Bell Celebrates Birthday & Huge Achievement". remindmagazine.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.