Legendary R&B and funk band, Kool & the Gang, is gearing up to celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2024 with a 15-concert run across North America. The tour will kick off in May and continue through October, bringing their timeless music to fans all over the continent.
The band's upcoming tour will mark a major milestone for Kool and the Gang, as they celebrate their incredible legacy and music. Fans can expect to hear all of their classic hits, as well as some new material that the band has been working on.
The tour tickets are now available to buy on TicketMaster.
Sold-out shows and unavailable shows tickets can be purchased via secondary- platforms like Vivid Seats and StubHub, which offer 100% buyer guarantee, with tickets delivered to the doorsteps prior to the shows.
Kool & the Gang's tour will begin in Hampton Beach and end in Las Vegas
Kool & the Gang will kick off the tour with their concert in Hampton Beach, which is scheduled to take place on May 11, 2023. After visiting several cities across America, the band will finally wrap up their tour with their Las Vegas concert on October 5, 2024.
The following are the complete dates and venues for the Kool & the Gang's tour:
- May 11, 2023 — Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino & Ballroom
- May 12, 2023 — Westbury, NY - NYCB Theatre
- May 13, 2023 — Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre
- May 14, 2023 — Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall
- May 20, 2023 — Leesburg, VA - Ion Arena
- May 27, 2023 — San Antonio, TX - The Majestic Theatre
- June 1, 2023 — London, UK - Indigo at The O2
- June 3, 2023 — Margate, Great Britain - Dreamland
- June 9, 2023 — East Molesey, Great Britain - Hampton Court Palace
- June 11, 2023 — Cambridge, Great Britain - Childerley Orchard
- June 12, 2023 — Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Ancient Theatre
- June 30, 2023 — Detroit, MI - Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre
- July 1, 2023 — Youngstown, OH - Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre
- July 2, 2023 — Charleston, NC - Haddad Riverfront Park
- July 14, 2023 — Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
- July 15, 2023 — Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
- July 22, 2023 — Corona, NY - Flushing Meadows Corona Park
- September 16, 2023 — Mableton, GA - Mable House Barnes Amphitheater
- September 24, 2023 — Saratoga, CA - Mountain Winery
- October 5, 2024 — Westgate, Las Vegas Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, NV
Kool & the Gang is an American band with a Grammy Award and five American Music Awards
Kool & the Gang is an American band that was formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964. The band consisted of brothers Robert Kool Bell and Ronald Bell, along with Dennis Dee Tee Thomas, Robert Spike Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, and Ricky West. They initially played jazz and soul music, but soon began to experiment with funk and disco.
Kool & the Gang released their debut album, Kool and the Gang, in 1969. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawning hit singles, Jungle Boogie and Open Sesame.
Kool & the Gangs continued to release successful albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including Saturday Night Fever (1977), Celebration (1980), and Fresh (1984). The band's music was also featured in numerous films and television shows, including Saturday Night Fever, The Warriors, Happy Days, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Kool & the Gang has won numerous awards throughout their career, including a Grammy Award, five American Music Awards, and a Soul Train Music Award. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.
Overall, Kool & the Gang is one of the most successful and influential R&B/soul/funk bands of all time. Their music has touched the lives of millions of people around the world, and their legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.