Kool & The Gang has never really needed a reason to party, but it certainly got one last week. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "CELEBRATION") KOOL AND THE GANG: (Singing) Celebrate good times, come on. It's a ...

Kool & The Gang’s penchant for stellar grooves and genre-blending beats is a core part of their success – and this particular ...

NEW YORK (AP) — George “Funky” Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as “Too Hot,” “Ladies Night,” “Joanna” and the party favorite “Celebration,” ...

RASCOE: After 60 years moving and grooving and giving us all reason to get down, the band will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this fall. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "GET DOWN ON IT") KOOL AND ...

KOOL AND THE GANG: (Singing) Celebrate good times, come on. It's a celebration. Celebrate good times, come on. RASCOE: After 60 years moving and grooving and giving us all reason to get down, the band ...