Kool & The Gang with Atlantic Starr and The SOS Band

Jun 30, 2023 · The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit, MI The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit, MI

Jun 30

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Atlantic Starr

2 concerts

Atlantic Starr, formed in 1976 in White Plains, NY by the Lewis brothers, is known for smooth R&B hits like “Secret Lovers” and “Always,” defined by powerful vocals and soulful melodies.

Kool & The Gang

19 concerts

Formed in Jersey City in the mid-'60s, Kool & the Gang, led by Robert "Kool" Bell, became R&B icons with hits like "Celebration" and "Jungle Boogie." Their jazz-influenced funk sound earned them numerous Top 40 hits and gold or platinum albums, including Ladies' Night and Emergency. Collaborating with producer Eumir Deodato, they achieved great success in the '80s. They continued to tour and release music, collaborating with younger artists and maintaining a prominent influence in the music world over decades.