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Ronald Bell (musician)
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Ronald Nathan Bell (November 1, 1951 – September 9, 2020), also known as Khalis Bayyan,[1] was an American composer, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, saxophonist and co-founding member of Kool & the Gang. The band recorded nine No. 1 R&B singles in the 1970s and 1980s, including its No. 1 pop single "Celebration".[2] The group is honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[3]
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Birth name | Ronald Nathan Bell |
Also known as | Khalis Bayyan |
Born | (1951-11-01)November 1, 1951 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
Origin | West Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | September 9, 2020(2020-09-09) (aged 68) United States Virgin Islands |
Genres | Classical, jazz, funk, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Composer, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone, vocals |
Years active | 1964–2020 |
Formerly of | Kool & the Gang |
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