Ronald Bell | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ronald Nathan Bell |
| Also known as | Khalis Bayyan |
| Born | November 1, 1951 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Origin | West Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | September 9, 2020 (aged 68) United States Virgin Islands |
| Genres | Classical, jazz, funk, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, vocals |
| Years active | 1964–2020 |
| Formerly of | Kool & the Gang |
Ronald Nathan Bell (November 1, 1951 – September 9, 2020), also known as Khalis Bayyan,[1] was an American composer, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, saxophonist and co-founding member of Kool & the Gang. The band recorded nine No. 1 R&B singles in the 1970s and 1980s, including its No. 1 pop single "Celebration".[2] The group is honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame[3] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[4]
- ^ Bush, John. Biography of Kool & the Gang at AllMusic. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
- ^ Freedman, Richard (February 21, 2019). "Bells haven't cracked after 52 years of 'Kool'". Vallejo Times Herald. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Savage, Mark (September 10, 2020). "Ronald Bell: Kool & The Gang founder dies aged 68". BBC.com. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.