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Ronald Bell

American musician (1951-2020) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 68

Ronald Nathan Bell, also known as Khalis Bayyan, was an American composer, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, saxophonist and co-founding member of Kool & the Gang. The band recorded nine No. 1 R&B singles in the 1970s and 1980s, including its No. 1 pop single "Celebration".

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The group is honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1951 to 2020 · aged 68

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