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Dennis ‘Dee Tee’ Thomas Dies: Co-founder Of Kool & The Gang Was 70

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Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a co-founder of Kool & the Gang, died Saturday in his sleep, a spokesperson said. He was 70 and no cause of death has been determined.“An original member of Kool & the Gang, Dennis was known as the quintessential cool cat in the group, loved for his hip clothes and hats, and his laid-back demeanor,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “A huge personality while also an extremely private person, Dennis was the alto saxophone player, flutist, percussionist as well as master of ceremonies at the band’s shows.”Thomas was most prominently featured on Kool & the Gang’s 1971 hit, Who’s Gonna Take the Weight.

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