Kool & The Gang with Rose Royce and Evelyn Champagne King
Kool & the Gang got its start when a group of five high school buddies got together in 1964, performing contemporary, funk-based harmonies and arrangements. After the release of several albums featuring the lead vocals of J.T. Taylor, the group hit mainstream fame in 1973 with its album “Wild and Peaceful,” which featured mega hits like “Funky Stuff,” “Hollywood Swinging” and “Jungle Boogie.” They followed this success in 1980 with their blockbuster hit “Celebration,” which is considered by many to be the iconic musical anthem of the era. During the 1980s, they followed with a string of hits, including “Cherish” and “Fresh.” As musical styles changed into the 1990s, the next generation of hip-hop performers acknowledged how much they had been influenced by this pioneering group, and awards and accolades soon followed, including the National Association of Recording Merchandisers Chairman Award in recognition of the group's staggering record sales. In 2006, the group hit the Billboard R&B charts yet again with “Steppin’ into Love.” In 2012, with three of the original members still performing ( brothers “Kool” and Ronald Bell and George Brown), Kool & the Gang embarked on a highly successful tour with Van Halen. They followed this up with an extensive 2013-2014 worldwide concert tour that has included stops in several cities in Japan, Europe and the US. Today, enthusiastic ticket holders can expect to hear all their old favorites in concert, performed in that inimitable signature sound that has made this group a fan favorite and cultural phenomenon for half a century.
THE VENUE AT THUNDER VALLEY
DateSat • Mar 02 • 7:00 PM
VenueThe Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort Lincoln, CA
Important Event Info: MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND. HOWEVER, GUESTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13-20 MAY ATTEND IF ACCOMPANIED AT ALL TIMES BY AN ADULT 21 YEARS OR OLDER.
IN AN EFFORT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAEFTY, THUNDER VALLEY CASINO RESORT LIMITS THE SIZE AND STYLE OF BAGS ALLOWED IN THE VENUE. ALL BAGS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH. SECURITY MANAGEMENT RESERVES ALL RIGHTS.