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Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park
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It’s impossible to imagine 1970s pop music without remembering Kool & the Gang, whose versatile, jazz/funk/R&B sound crossed musical genres into mainstream popular culture. With sales of tens of millions of albums worldwide, Kool & the Gang have influenced a generation of singers like Kriss Kross, Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Doggy Dogg, De La Soul and countless others. In concert, Kool & the Gang treat their ticket holders to a high energy extravaganza featuring a mix of old favorites and jazzy, funk-infused new songs that sizzle with intense, cascading rhythms. Today, the group celebrates not only 50 years in the music industry, but also its latest album, “Home for the Holidays,” which features holiday music performed in its unforgettable, jazzy funk-infused style and innovative sound.
Kool & the Gang got its start when a group of five high school buddies got together in 1964, performing contemporary, funk-based harmonies and arrangements. After the release of several albums featuring the lead vocals of J.T. Taylor, the group hit mainstream fame in 1973 with its album “Wild and Peaceful,” which featured mega hits like “Funky Stuff,” “Hollywood Swinging” and “Jungle Boogie.” They followed this success in 1980 with their blockbuster hit “Celebration,” which is considered by many to be the iconic musical anthem of the era. During the 1980s, they followed with a string of hits, including “Cherish” and “Fresh.” As musical styles changed into the 1990s, the next generation of hip-hop performers acknowledged how much they had been influenced by this pioneering group, and awards and accolades soon followed, including the National Association of Recording Merchandisers Chairman Award in recognition of the group's staggering record sales. In 2006, the group hit the Billboard R&B charts yet again with “Steppin’ into Love.” In 2012, with three of the original members still performing ( brothers “Kool” and Ronald Bell and George Brown), Kool & the Gang embarked on a highly successful tour with Van Halen. They followed this up with an extensive 2013-2014 worldwide concert tour that has included stops in several cities in Japan, Europe and the US. Today, enthusiastic ticket holders can expect to hear all their old favorites in concert, performed in that inimitable signature sound that has made this group a fan favorite and cultural phenomenon for half a century.
the sound system at the premier is going the music was louder then the singers. I wont be returning . people are just rude. I rather enjoy listening to my music at home or in my car.. outdoor concerts.
It was a very good show. I’ve never seen them before but I did like their music growing up. It was “Kool” seeing the original member bass player. Opening act was good too
Great concert with Morris Day and The Time opening. Excellent memories of fine music. The sound system was too loud at times making it difficult to hear the full spectrum of the music. Other than that, it was a nice evening of music.
After seeing them play with JT at the rock and roll hall of fame induction, we hope this concert would be the same. Nope. Too many instrumentals, too many songs left out. Warm up Morris Day played for almost 90 minutes. Less of that and more songs by Kool and the gang would have better justified the ticket cost. Never again.
Great music, fun nite just a little too loud! Morris Day was way too loud. My ears hurt!
We really enjoyed Kool and the Gang! They still have it !! Musicians were amazing. Singing was amazing!! So glad we went!! However, it’s “Time” for Morris Day to retire!! It was awful. Kool and the gang should think about a new opening act!!
They were so good. I missed JT Taylor not being there.
Kool and the Gang played all of their hit songs and utilized their horns. I seen everyone in the room dancing.Parking at the Peabody is great with easy access to the Main Street Bridge. The Peabody is always clean and comfortable.
The show was fantastic! The band played all their hits with energy and excitement. The show and venue were great, as was parking. Only downside was a delay in opening the theatre for guests to be seated.
What an exciting show. The musicians and vocalists were great. They involved the audience and had us standing and dancing at our seats almost immediately. So much fun! Brought us back so many years and yet still was wonderful to experience it today!
