The Jazziacs became Kool & the Gang in 1969, and remained a mostly instrumental band – “we’d do a little shouting on the tracks” – until their 1973 breakthrough fourth album Wild and ...

Last year, Kool & the Gang released a new album, "People Just Wanna Have Fun," with the first single the infectious, happy "Let's Party," featuring vocals from Sha Sha Jones.

Floyd Amphitheater. This year's event will be headlined by Kool and the Gang, known for hits like "Celebration" and "Get Down On It." Tickets are free but required for entry and can be reserved ...