Monday, August 16, 2010

August 16: Today, James "J.T." Taylor - lead singer for Kool & The Gang - is 57.

JT joined Kool & The Gang in 1978 and became the band's lead singer in 1979. While a member of Kool & The Gang the singles "Too Hot" and "Ladies' Night" reached gold and platinum status.

After he left the group, Taylor had a hit with his first solo single: a duet with Regina Belle entitled "All I Want Is Forever."

Before his success in the music industry, Taylor was a schoolteacher and amateur night club singer.

-- "Too Hot"
-- "Ladies' Night"
-- "All I Want Is Forever"

Here's another Kool & The Gang hit! (Post "JT")
"Get Down On It"


Kool and the Gang - Gold

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