Kool and the Gang
USA, 1964–now
New Jersey band founded in 1964 by Robert 'Kool' Bell. Jazz-schooled but as funky as James Brown, they moved from raw '70s funk ('Jungle Boogie', 'Funky Stuff') to polished crossover hits ('Celebration', 'Ladies' Night') that spanned funk, disco and pop.
MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Kool and the Gang and 0 artists Kool and the Gang influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced Kool and the Gang?
- James Brown — Kool and the Gang's raw early-'70s grooves came out of the funk James Brown pioneered, filtered through their jazz training.