Robert "Kool" Bell
| Robert "Kool" Bell | |
|---|---|
Bell in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Earl Bell |
| Also known as | Kool Muhammad Bayyan |
| Born | October 8, 1950 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, R&B, soul, funk, dance-pop, disco, boogie |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Labels | De-Lite, Mercury |
| Member of | Kool & the Gang |
| Formerly of | Band Aid |
| Spouse |
Deborah Jones
(m. 1971; died 2018) |
Robert Earl "Kool" Bell (born October 8, 1950), also known by the name Muhammad Bayyan, is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is the last surviving founding member of the American R&B, soul, funk and disco band Kool & the Gang.