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 ...
Organ builder. Born Germany. Came to England in about 1660. Known as Father Smith.
Former nightclub. It opened in the 1970s (or 1959 - see below), in the premises once occupied by the Flamingo Club. The name was adapted from the 'Whiskey a Go Go' club in Hollywood. We know nothi...
Musician and songwriter. Born Liverpool.  One of the four Beatles.  Died Los Angeles.
Rock group.  Lead singer was Freddie Mercury. The band, including Freddie and Brian May, played their first public performance under the name Queen at Imperial College, though Wikipedia says: "On 2...
Musician and composer. Drummer with Pink Floyd and the only constant member of the band since its formation in 1965.
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