Michael Sumler of Kool & the Gang died in a car crash in Mableton, Georgia. The band, known for its R&B and funk hits, mourns the loss of their longtime member.

Known for hits including “Ladies Night,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Get Down on It” and “Celebration,” Kool & the Gang was formed in the mid-1960s in Jersey City, N.J., by brothers Robert ...

Kool & the Gang released their debut album in 1969 and recorded a number of hits in the ‘70s and ‘80s, including “Celebration,” “Cherish,” Get Down On It” and “Jungle Boogie.” ...

Kool & the Gang released their debut album in 1969 and recorded a number of hits in the ‘70s and ‘80s, including “Celebration,” “Cherish,” Get Down On It” and “Jungle Boogie.” ...

Known for hits including “Ladies Night,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Get Down on It” and “Celebration,” Kool & the Gang was formed in the mid-1960s in Jersey City, N.J., by brothers Robert ...

Michael Sumler, a member of the iconic R&B band Kool & the Gang, tragically died at the age of 71 in a car accident. The Grammy-winning band confirmed the news of Sumler’s death on Thursday.

Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash just outside Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, local media reported. Also known as "Chicago Mike," the 71-year-old died at the scene just ...

Kool & the Gang's Michael "Chicago Mike" Sumler died in a crash on Sunday night. He was 71. Michael Sumler, known as 'Chicago Mike,' dies in a crash in Cobb County.

Kool and the Gang, circa 1970 The band, which has won two Grammy Awards, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015 . For the band's 60th anniversary in May 2023, they embarked on their ...

Michael Sumler, who worked alongside funk legends Kool & the Gang as their band's hypeman and was known as "Chicago Mike," died at age 71.

Kool & the Gang's Michael "Chicago Mike" Sumler died in a crash on Sunday night. He was 71. To stream 10 Tampa Bay on your phone, you need the 10 Tampa Bay app.

Kool & the Gang's Michael "Chicago Mike" Sumler died in a crash on Sunday night. He was 71. Michael Sumler, known as 'Chicago Mike,' dies in a crash in Cobb County.