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View Full Version : Kool and The Gang lead singer and founder has passed away. Howdoulikemenow333 06-23-2006, 03:17 AM :( Clayde 'Charles" Smith has passed away he was 57, Known as Charlie Smith,co-founder and lead singer for the soul,pop,R@B singer from Kool And The Gang. They were popular in the 70's with big hits and there signature song"Celebration" and Jungle Boogie,Hollywood Swing. He will be missed, he is survived by his life long partner,his wife and six children. You can bet there will be a Celebration for his life. Jrnygrl 06-23-2006, 09:23 AM :( RIP Clyde. peacesign: This is sad. dandelion wine 06-23-2006, 10:00 AM I just heard about it on the radio.. may he rest in peace. :( Brian Damage 06-23-2006, 10:22 AM If I am not mistaken, he was lead guitarist, not lead singer. The lead singer was JT Taylor. :rip: GARFIELDKOOL 06-23-2006, 10:27 AM :( Clayde 'Charles" Smith has passed away he was 57, Known as Charlie Smith,co-founder and lead singer for the soul,pop,R@B singer from Kool And The Gang. They were popular in the 70's with big hits and there signature song"Celebration" and Jungle Boogie,Hollywood Swing. He will be missed, he is survived by his life long partner,his wife and six children. You can bet there will be a Celebration for his life. Oh no! That's my favorite group! Charles Smith was one of the five original members! The only way to celebrate Kool & the Gang is to induct them into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. It's been long overdue. Charles Smith btw was not the lead singer, he was the lead guitarist. When I clicked the title, I thought you meant James "J.T." Taylor, he was the lead singer. RIP Charles. jpcanes 06-23-2006, 11:07 AM This is, indeed, sad! Kool and the Gang (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kool_and_the_Gang) 80sTrivia 06-23-2006, 09:48 PM Such sad news... he died too young... :( Ireneparalegal 06-23-2006, 10:37 PM Oh no! That's my favorite group! Charles Smith was one of the five original members! The only way to celebrate Kool & the Gang is to induct them into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. It's been long overdue. Charles Smith btw was not the lead singer, he was the lead guitarist. When I clicked the title, I thought you meant James "J.T." Taylor, he was the lead singer. RIP Charles. that's what i thought too. I was like WTF?????? well, not that it lessens it, but still...I am shocked. what a sad day for this band and those of us who follow their music and history. isiahthomas 06-27-2006, 04:35 PM RIP Charles. I thought he played the trumpet or saxaphone? What did he die of? Janice 06-28-2006, 12:15 AM Sad news indeed. The song, Celebration, is a classic at weddings, parties, etc. Brad Russ 06-28-2006, 03:19 PM That's sad to hear!! R.I.P. Mr. Smith!! :( musicradio77 07-11-2006, 10:17 PM Clyde Smith was one of the best lead singer of Kool & the Gang during the 70's and 80's, and he would be surely missed.:( |