Kool & the Gang (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Kool & the Gang" in English language version.

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allmusic.com

"Jungle Boogie – Kool & the Gang". AllMusic. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
Bush, John. "Kool & the Gang – Biography & History". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 6, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
Hanson, Amy. "Ladies' Night – Kool & the Gang". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
"Forever > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles" at AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2011.

amentertainment.com

"Kool & The Gang – Booking A&M Entertainment". A&M Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014.

archive.org

Romanowski, George-Warren & Pareles 2001, p. 538. Romanowski, Patricia; George-Warren, Holly; Pareles, John (2001). The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll. Touchstone. ISBN 978-0-7432-0120-9. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
Murrells, Joseph (1978). The book of golden discs (New and completely revised ed.). London: Barrie & Jenkins. pp. 330, 346. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.

atlanticcityweekly.com

Schwachter, Jeff (March 21, 2012). "Interview: Robert "Kool" Bell of Kool & The Gang". Atlantic City Weekly. Archived from the original on March 17, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
"Interview: Robert Kool Bell of Kool & The Gang". Atlantic City Weekly. March 21, 2012. Archived from the original on October 1, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014.

bbc.com

"Dennis Thomas: Kool & The Gang founding member dies aged 70". BBC News. August 8, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.

billboard.com

Lynch, Joe. "Kool & the Gang Look Back on 50 Years of Funk". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
"Kool and the Gang: Still Kool (Top Soul Albums)". Billboard.

books.google.com

Hoffmann 2005, p. 156. Hoffmann, Frank W. (2005). Rhythm and Blues, Rap, and Hip-Hop. Infobase Publishing. ISBN 978-0-8160-6980-4.
Norment, Lynn (November 1986). "Kool & the Gang – Hottest Groupof the 80s". Ebony. Vol. 42, no. 1. pp. 72, 74, 76. ISSN 0012-9011. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
Cresswell, T.; Dixon, D.; Beard, P.; Clarke, D. B.; Brigham, A. (2002). Engaging Film: Geographies of Mobility and Identity. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 32. ISBN 978-0-7425-0885-9. Retrieved June 18, 2018. As the opening credits to Pulp Fiction (1994) close, the blaring sounds of "Jungle Boogie" are muted, suddenly seeming to emanate from a car radio, as we join protagonists Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent Vega ...

cbsnews.com

The Associated Press (October 20, 2024). "U.S. Cher, Kool & the Gang, Dionne Warwick inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". CBS News. CBS/CBS News. Retrieved November 30, 2024.

cruisehive.com

"Carnival's New Cruise Ship Christened in Miami, Florida". November 21, 2022.

cult.tv

Payne, John (November 11, 2015). "Undercover Brother on DVD". cult.tv. Archived from the original on February 8, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2018.

discogs.com

Kool and the Gang (Media notes). De-Lite Records. 1969. DE-2003. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018.
Kool and the Gang (Media notes). P&C Records. 1969. PCD-72015. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018.

ghostarchive.org

"Kool & The Gang 'Outstanding Achievement' Acceptance Speech 2003". youtube.com. MOBO Awards. September 12, 2014. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021.

imdb.com

"Baby Boy soundtrack info on IMDB". IMDb.

koolandthegang.com

"History". Koolandthegang.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
"Kool and the Gang – History". Kool and the Gang Official Site. Red Light Management. Archived from the original on December 9, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.

mobo.com

"2003 MOBO Awards". mobo.com. MOBO Awards.

nashvillescene.com

Hurtt, Edd (April 26, 2012). "Kool and the Gang's Robert 'Kool' Bell: The Cream Interview". nashvillescene.com. Nashville Scene. Retrieved June 24, 2019.

newspapers.com

Laffler, William D. (March 3, 1973). "Kool and the Gang has no set mold". Naugatuck Daily News. p. 6. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
"Soul Train". Suburbanite Economist. Chicago, Illinois. October 24, 1974. p. 8. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Lassen, Kurt (November 1, 1979). "Under 20 profile: Kool and the Gang". The News Leader. Stanton, Virginia. p. 23. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Lassen, Kurt (July 16, 1977). "The Kool Gang: A guitar, a dream, recruitment". Nashua Telegraph. p. 15. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Hunt, Dennis (March 2, 1980). "Kool's kool – really cool". Los Angeles Times. p. 84. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Duffy, Mike (December 31, 1978). "Kool and his gang have gone bland". Detroit Free Press. p. 26. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Hunt, Dennis (July 28, 1985). "Gang's leader in song". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. p. J2. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Bass, Kelly (June 3, 1987). "Kool and the Gang very hot on the charts and in sports". Courier-Post. Camden, New Jersey. p. 58. Archived from the original on April 15, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Gonzalez, John D. (July 19, 1987). "Kool & Gang tries to win over kids". The Dispatch. p. 65. Archived from the original on April 15, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Clark, Charlotte A. (March 15, 1987). "Kool & The Gang return to Caesars Thursday". Arizona Republic. p. 81. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Surkamp, David (June 6, 1985). "Kool & The Gang making the '80s their own". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. pp. 23–24. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Henderson, Marguerite (June 26, 1987). "Kool gangs up on area concert scene". Asbury Park Press. p. 64. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
"Kool's Taylor leaves". The Akron Beacon Journal. February 21, 1988. p. 15. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.

nj.com

Pizzi, Jenna (January 13, 2015). "Kool and the Gang trombonist and Trenton native passes away after struggle with liver cancer". NJ.com. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
T. McDonald, Terrence (April 29, 2016). "The gang's back again: Kool & the Gang return home to Jersey City". nj.com.
Pizzi, Jenna (January 13, 2015). "Kool and the Gang trombonist and Trenton native passes away after struggle with liver cancer". NJ.com. Retrieved October 30, 2018.

njhalloffame.org

"KOOL & THE GANG". New Jersey Hall of Fame. June 26, 2015.
"2015 INDUCTEES". njhalloffame.org. New Jersey Hall of Fame. June 25, 2015.

njmonthly.com

Silbert, Jack (June 12, 2014). "Robert "Kool" Bell: The Gang Plays On". New Jersey Monthly. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.

nme.com

Khomani, Nadia (January 13, 2015). "Kool & The Gang trombonist Clifford Adams dies aged 62". NME. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
Khomani, Nadia (January 13, 2015). "Kool & The Gang trombonist Clifford Adams dies aged 62". NME. Retrieved October 30, 2018.

npr.org

Flanagan, Andrew (September 10, 2020). "Ronald Bell, Co-Founder, Songwriter And Producer Of Kool & The Gang, Dead At 68". NPR.org. Retrieved August 14, 2021. Bell's death was confirmed by a Universal Music publicist, though no cause was provided.
"Kool & The Gang Co-Founder Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas Has Died At Age 70". NPR. August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
Flanagan, Andrew (September 10, 2020). "Ronald Bell, Co-Founder, Songwriter And Producer Of Kool & The Gang, Dead At 68". NPR.org. Retrieved August 14, 2021. Bell's death was confirmed by a Universal Music publicist, though no cause was provided.
"Kool & The Gang Co-Founder Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas Has Died At Age 70". NPR. August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.

nytimes.com

Dougherty, Philip H. (June 26, 1986). "Advertising; Wendy's Spot Created By Lockhardt & Pettus". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 13, 2021.

officialcharts.com

"Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums chart". officialcharts.com. Official Charts. June 26, 2004.

pitchfork.com

"Kool & the Gang Announce New Album Perfect Union, Share New Song". Pitchfork. July 7, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.

questia.com

Saval, Malina (October 6, 2015). "Gang's Still Kool After All These Years". Variety. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.

redbullmusicacademy.com

daily.redbullmusicacademy.com

Williams, Chris. "Key Tracks: Kool & the Gang's "Ladies Night"". redbullmusicacademy.com. Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved June 24, 2019.

riaa.com

"Gold & Platinum Search – Kool & the Gang – Singles". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
"Gold & Platinum Search – Kool & the Gang – Albums". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 7, 2018.

rockhall.com

"2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.

rocksbackpages.com

Cummings, Tony (April 1975). "The Funk Masters #2: Kool & the Gang". Rock's Backpages. Retrieved December 14, 2021.

rollingstone.com

Greene, Andy (April 22, 2024). "Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J. Blige Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Class". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
Himes, Geoff. "Kool & the Gang – Biography". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 21, 2009.
Newman, Jason (October 19, 2024). "Kool & the Gang Deliver All the Hits at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony". Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved November 30, 2024.

snepmusique.com

"Kool and the Gang". snepmusique.com. SNEP.

songhall.org

"Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees – Songwriters Hall of Fame". Songhall.org. Archived from the original on May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

theguardian.com

Lee, Benjamin (November 17, 2023). "George Brown, Kool and the Gang drummer and co-founder, dies aged 74". The Guardian. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
Lee, Benjamin (November 17, 2023). "George Brown, Kool and the Gang drummer and co-founder, dies aged 74". The Guardian. Retrieved November 17, 2023.

thesoulsurvivorsmagazine.co.uk

Facey, Fitzroy (June 2017). "'Funky Stuff' Interview with Kool & The Gang". The Soul Survivors Magazine. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.

udiscovermusic.com

Schube, Will (August 7, 2021). "Kool And The Gang Co-Founder Dennis 'D.T.' Thomas Dies At Age 70". udiscovermusic.com. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
Schube, Will (August 7, 2021). "Kool And The Gang Co-Founder Dennis 'D.T.' Thomas Dies At Age 70". udiscovermusic.com. Retrieved August 14, 2021.

variety.com

Saval, Malina (October 8, 2015). "Kool & the Gang Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame". Variety. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
Shafer, Ellise (August 7, 2021). "Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas, Co-Founder of Kool & the Gang, Dies at 70". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
Shafer, Ellise (August 7, 2021). "Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas, Co-Founder of Kool & the Gang, Dies at 70". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2021.

vocalgroup.org

"Kool & The Gang - Music Inductees". The Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 14, 2022.

warnerchappell.com

"Our Artists: Kool & the Gang". Warner Chappell Music. Retrieved November 28, 2019.

web.archive.org

"Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees – Songwriters Hall of Fame". Songhall.org. Archived from the original on May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
Schwachter, Jeff (March 21, 2012). "Interview: Robert "Kool" Bell of Kool & The Gang". Atlantic City Weekly. Archived from the original on March 17, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
Silbert, Jack (June 12, 2014). "Robert "Kool" Bell: The Gang Plays On". New Jersey Monthly. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
"History". Koolandthegang.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
Facey, Fitzroy (June 2017). "'Funky Stuff' Interview with Kool & The Gang". The Soul Survivors Magazine. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
"Interview: Robert Kool Bell of Kool & The Gang". Atlantic City Weekly. March 21, 2012. Archived from the original on October 1, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
"Kool & The Gang – Booking A&M Entertainment". A&M Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
Himes, Geoff. "Kool & the Gang – Biography". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 21, 2009.
Kool and the Gang (Media notes). De-Lite Records. 1969. DE-2003. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018.
Kool and the Gang (Media notes). P&C Records. 1969. PCD-72015. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018.
Laffler, William D. (March 3, 1973). "Kool and the Gang has no set mold". Naugatuck Daily News. p. 6. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Bush, John. "Kool & the Gang – Biography & History". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 6, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
"Soul Train". Suburbanite Economist. Chicago, Illinois. October 24, 1974. p. 8. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Lassen, Kurt (November 1, 1979). "Under 20 profile: Kool and the Gang". The News Leader. Stanton, Virginia. p. 23. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Lassen, Kurt (July 16, 1977). "The Kool Gang: A guitar, a dream, recruitment". Nashua Telegraph. p. 15. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Hunt, Dennis (March 2, 1980). "Kool's kool – really cool". Los Angeles Times. p. 84. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Duffy, Mike (December 31, 1978). "Kool and his gang have gone bland". Detroit Free Press. p. 26. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Hunt, Dennis (July 28, 1985). "Gang's leader in song". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. p. J2. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Bass, Kelly (June 3, 1987). "Kool and the Gang very hot on the charts and in sports". Courier-Post. Camden, New Jersey. p. 58. Archived from the original on April 15, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Hanson, Amy. "Ladies' Night – Kool & the Gang". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
Saval, Malina (October 6, 2015). "Gang's Still Kool After All These Years". Variety. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
Gonzalez, John D. (July 19, 1987). "Kool & Gang tries to win over kids". The Dispatch. p. 65. Archived from the original on April 15, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Clark, Charlotte A. (March 15, 1987). "Kool & The Gang return to Caesars Thursday". Arizona Republic. p. 81. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Surkamp, David (June 6, 1985). "Kool & The Gang making the '80s their own". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. pp. 23–24. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Norment, Lynn (November 1986). "Kool & the Gang – Hottest Groupof the 80s". Ebony. Vol. 42, no. 1. pp. 72, 74, 76. ISSN 0012-9011. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
Henderson, Marguerite (June 26, 1987). "Kool gangs up on area concert scene". Asbury Park Press. p. 64. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
"Kool's Taylor leaves". The Akron Beacon Journal. February 21, 1988. p. 15. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
Payne, John (November 11, 2015). "Undercover Brother on DVD". cult.tv. Archived from the original on February 8, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
"Kool and the Gang – History". Kool and the Gang Official Site. Red Light Management. Archived from the original on December 9, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.

whyy.org

Crimmins, Peter (November 13, 2019). "Kool & The Gang's 'Celebration' at the Marian Anderson Award ceremony". WHYY.

worldcat.org

search.worldcat.org

Norment, Lynn (November 1986). "Kool & the Gang – Hottest Groupof the 80s". Ebony. Vol. 42, no. 1. pp. 72, 74, 76. ISSN 0012-9011. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
Dougherty, Philip H. (June 26, 1986). "Advertising; Wendy's Spot Created By Lockhardt & Pettus". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 13, 2021.

youtube.com

m.youtube.com

"Kool & The Gang 'Outstanding Achievement' Acceptance Speech 2003". youtube.com. MOBO Awards. September 12, 2014. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021.