Kool & The Gang founding member, Dennis "D.T." Thomas, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in New Jersey. He was 70.

He played alto sax, flute, and other instruments.

Ronald Bell only died September last year.

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And another one bites the dust... Thanks for all the music and the good times, RIP D.T.

I always referred to him as Mister Cool. Even though Robert Bell is Kool I

always felt DT put the Cool in the band. He was always the sharpest dressed with his trademark

shades. He also sung lead on Hollywood Swinging. He's the father of the late Family Matters actress Michelle Thomas.

RIP DT

So now it's just Kool & Funky George from the OG Kool & The Gang. R.I.P. Dee Tee

woogiebear said:

So now it's just Kool & Funky George from the OG Kool & The Gang. R.I.P. Dee Tee

I know. They have been dying off in recent years.

I can't remember the trumpet player name that had been playing with them

during JT's tenure but he probably wasn't an original member but I believe he is

still living. I know I used to see them perform and he was always friendly with the fans

and he was one of the ones along with DT that would do the dance routines in the background.