Ronald ‘Khalis’ Bell, Kool & the Gang Co-Founder, Dies at 68
told the Associated Press. No cause of death was given.In 1964, Bell formed the Kool & the Gang band along with his brother Robert “Kool” Bell in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dennis “D.T.” Thomas, Robert “Spike” Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown and Ricky West rounded out the rest of the band.Also Read: 'Lockdown': Anne Hathaway in Talks to Star in Doug Liman Pandemic MovieKool & the Gang released its debut album six years later and went on to become one of the biggest bands of the 70s era, producing smash hits like “Jungle Boogie” and “Hollywood Swingin’.”Kool & the Gang would go to win a Grammy for their work on the soundtrack to 1978’s “Saturday Night Fever” which featured the group’s song “Open Sesame” as one of the tracks.