Hollywood Swinging – Kool & the Gang Tribute Band Bio:
Hollywood Swinging – Kool & the Gang Tribute Band brings the nonstop hits of Kool & the Gang from the early 1970’s thru the mid 1980’s.
Kool & the Gang first hit the US Billboard R&B chart with the release
of their debut album. Several top 10 hits followed, with 1973’s
Wild and Peaceful breaking into the mainstream with “Funky Stuff”,
“Jungle Boogie” and “Hollywood Swinging”. “Jungle Boogie” and
“Hollywood Swinging” both sold over one million copies and were
awarded a gold record. Many reviews see Kool & the Gang’s 1974 album Light of Worlds and 1975 album Spirit of the Boogie as the greatest achievements of the band, with the 1975 single “Summer Madness” gaining much attention. The album Open Sesame, yielded the title track “Open Sesame”,achieving success as part of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack and winning a Grammy Award. In 1979 the group made a huge comeback, starting with Ladies’ Night. Their number one hit in 1980s “Celebration” was from Celebrate! and more international hits followed including “Big Fun”, “Get Down on It”, and “Joanna”. Their 1984 album Emergency yielded four top-20 pop hits, including “Fresh” and “Cherish”.
When you hear the music of Kool & the Gang performed by Hollywood Swinging you’ll be outta your seat and movin your feet!
Hollywood Swinging – Kool & the Gang Tribute Band Songlist:
Celebration
Jungle Boogie
Ladies Night
Hollywood Swinging
Get Down On It
Fresh
Summer Madness
Cherish
Funky Stuff
Too Hot
Let’s Go Dancin’ Ohh La La La
Misled
Tonight
Take My Heart (You Can Have It)
Joanna
Open Sesame
Steppin out
Victory
Emergency
Jones vs. Jones
Let the music take your mind
Higher Plane
Rhyme Time People
Kool & The Gang
Love The Life You Live
The Gangs Back Again
Spirit of The Boogie
Caribbean Festival
Love & Understanding
