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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.

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.

GARFIELDKOOL · 06-23-2006, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskaboy

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

80sTrivia · 06-23-2006, 09:48 PM

Such sad news... he died too young...

Ireneparalegal · 06-23-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

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.

06-23-2006, 03:17 AM	#1
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06-23-2006, 11:07 AM	#6
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06-23-2006, 09:48 PM	#7
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06-23-2006, 09:23 AM	#2
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	RIP Clyde. This is sad.

06-27-2006, 04:35 PM	#9
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	RIP Charles. I thought he played the trumpet or saxaphone? What did he die of?

06-28-2006, 12:15 AM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	So young... Sad news indeed. The song, Celebration, is a classic at weddings, parties, etc.

06-28-2006, 03:19 PM	#11
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07-11-2006, 10:17 PM	#12
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