Michael “Chicago Mike” Sumler, a former member of legendary music group Kool & the Gang, died in a car crash. He was 71 years old. “We’re deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our longtime ...

STAMFORD — Robert "Kool" Bell is the only surviving original member of the celebrated and influential R&B and funk band Kool & the Gang, but that hasn't stopped the band from touring and putting out ...

Michael Sumler of Kool & the Gang has died. He was 71 years old. The band confirmed his death with a statement, saying that "Chicago Mike" made sure the band "looked their best on stage every night" ...

LOS ANGELES — Michael Sumler, who spent years working with the venerable soul-funk group Kool & the Gang as both an onstage hype man and a behind-the-scenes stylist, died Sunday in a car crash in ...

A new trailer and images reveal what the actual skins for the crossover will look like. 2 days ago Known as “Chicago Mike,” Sumler joined Kool & the Gang in 1985. Initially, he worked behind the ...

The band Kool & the Gang mourns one of its most colorful figures: Michael Sumler, better known as "Chicago Mike", has died. He passed away in a severe car accident in Georgia last weekend, as reported ...

Celebrate Anderson, a free annual event, will take place on Labor Day weekend at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater. Kool and the Gang will headline the event for the first time. The event is expected ...

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Michael Sumler, who spent years working with the venerable soul-funk group Kool & the Gang as both an onstage hype man and a behind-the-scenes stylist, died Sunday in a car crash in Georgia. He was 71 ...