Jazz, R&B, Disco, Soul and Funk group. Originally formed as the 'Jazziacs' in Jersey City, New Jersey. 'Kool' is the nickname of Robert Bell (one of its founders). The group has included many different members over the years and has sold over seventy million albums worldwide.
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Kool and the Gang
This is the former site of the..... 1960s - Flamingo Club where Georgie Fame ...
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, emigrated to London in the 1960s initially to to study dentistry in Leeds which he ceased after a year, choosing to perform across Europe instead. For some years in th...
Person, Community / Clubs, Craft / Design, Dance, Music / songs, Caribbean Islands
Harpist, known as Annie. Born at 78 Seaview Road, Liscard, Cheshire.  Daughter of Eugene Goossens.   Her career began in London theatres and at the age of 16, she joined the London Symphony Orchest...
Trumpeter. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Nicknamed 'Satchmo' (short for satchel mouth). Brought up in extreme poverty, his musical career started when he learned to play the cornet. He went on to...
Organ builder. Born Germany. Came to England in about 1660. Known as Father Smith.
Pioneering music promoter. "Wilfred Walker OBE ... led the Notting Hill Carnival between 1973-1975 ... Walker ran three stages which, according to him, gave early platforms to a number of bands suc...
Person, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Politics & Administration
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