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Robert "Kool" Bell
American musician, founding member of Kool & the Gang / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with British bassist Robert Bell.
Robert Earl "Kool" Bell (born October 8, 1950), also known by his Muslim name Muhammad Bayyan,[1] is an American musician, singer & songwriter.
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Birth name | Robert Earl Bell |
Also known as | Kool Muhammad Bayyan |
Born | (1950-10-08) October 8, 1950 (age 73) Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, R&B, soul, funk, dance-pop, disco, boogie |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1964–present |
Labels | De-Lite, Mercury |
Member of | Kool & the Gang |
Formerly of | Band Aid |
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He is one of the founding members of the American R&B, soul, funk and disco band Kool & the Gang.[2]