With iconic songs like "Celebration," "Jungle Boogie," and "Get Down On It," the band has captivated audiences for decades. Kool & the Gang's newest single, "Let's Party," was released in 2022.

Kool & The Gang's Michael Sumler has passed away at 71, following a car crash over the Memorial Day weekend in Georgia's Cobb County. The news of the R&B star's, known as "Chicago Mike," tragic ...

ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — It’s a Celebration Under the Stars! Globally recognized artists Kool & the Gang with special guest The Commodores are coming to downtown Elkhart. So, how can you see ...

Michael Sumler, who spent years working with the venerable soul-funk group Kool & the Gang as both an onstage hype man and a behind-the-scenes stylist, died Sunday in a car crash in Georgia. He ...

Kool & the Gang formed in 1969 and rose to popularity through songs such as “Celebration,” “Jungle Boogie” and “Cherish.” Sumler joined the group in 1985, according to Newsweek.

Sumler is the latest member of Kool & the Gang to pass away, following the death of drummer George Brown in 2023. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.

Mike worked alongside Kool & the Gang from 2000-2015, making sure the guys looked their best on stage every night. He also hyped the crowd with his energy and dance moves at the top of the show.” ...

In its statement, Kool & the Gang described Sumler as “our longtime wardrobe valet” and said he worked with the band from 2000 to 2015, “making sure the guys looked their best on stage every ...

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.

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 ...