Historical Artist Profile

Kool & The Gang

⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2024

Biography & Overview

Robert Earl "Kool" Bell (born October 8, 1950), also known by the name Muhammad Bayyan, is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is the last surviving founding member of the American R&B, soul, funk and disco band Kool & the Gang.

🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History 16 Charted Tracks
"Celebration" Entered Charts: 1980
#1 HIT
"Joanna" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #2
"Cherish" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #2
"Jungle Boogie" Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #4
"Too Hot" Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #5
"Hollywood Swinging" Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #6
"Ladies Night" Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #8
"Fresh" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #9
"Get Down On It" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #10
"Misled" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #10
"Victory" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #10
"Stone Love" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #10
"Tonight" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #13
"Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)" Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #17
"Emergency" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #18
"Big Fun" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #21
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History 21 Charted Tracks
"Joanna/Tonight" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #2
"Get Down On It" Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #3
"Cherish" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #4
"Ooh La La La (Let'S Go Dancin')" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #6
"Celebration" Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #7
"(When You Say You Love Somebody) In The Heart" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #7
"Ladies Night" Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #9
"Fresh" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #11
"Steppin' Out" Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #12
"Big Fun" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #14
"Take It To The Top (Climbing)" Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #15
"Straight Ahead" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #15
"Jones Vs Jones/Summer Madness" Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #17
"Too Hot" Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #23
"Misled" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #28
"Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #29
"Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #29
"Victory" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #30
"Stone Love" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #45
"Emergency" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #50
"Hangin' Out" Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #52