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Ronald Bell (1951 – 2020), co-founder of Kool & the Gang

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Ronald Bell was a musician who co-founded Kool & the Gang and wrote and composed songs including their 1980 No.

1 hit, “Celebration.”Also known as Khalis Bayyan, Bell co-founded Kool & the Gang along with his brother, Robert “Kool” Bell, and several neighborhood friends in 1964.

The band was initially named the Jazziacs, but they chose the new name in 1968 and released their debut album in 1970. Bell played tenor saxophone in the band, as well as synthesizer.

He wrote and co-wrote several of the band’s biggest hits, including “Jungle Boogie,” “Ladies Night,” “Get Down on It,” and “Cherish.” Bell said “Celebration” was his favorite of Kool & the Gang’s songs.

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