Kool & the Gang “Celebration” & Greatest Hits

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Published Nov 13, 2025

Kool & the Gang lit up the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland with a joyful, high-energy medley of their biggest hits — “Hollywood Swinging,” “Get Down on It,” “Ladies’ Night,” “Jungle Boogie,” and the timeless anthem “Celebration.”

Formed in Jersey City in the late 1960s, Kool & the Gang helped define the sound of funk, R&B, and pop for more than five decades. With smooth vocals from James “J.T.” Taylor, the unmistakable bass of Robert “Kool” Bell, and Questlove joining on drums for the Induction performance, the group brought the house to its feet and reminded fans why their music remains a global soundtrack for good times.

The Kool & the Gang live performance served as both a victory lap and a tribute — honoring late founding members Ronald Bell, Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, and George Brown, while celebrating the enduring spirit that has made their songs a part of every generation’s playlist.

Performance Details:
– Performer / Inductee: Kool & the Gang
– Inducted by: Chuck D
– Songs: “Hollywood Swinging,” “Get Down on It,” “Ladies’ Night,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Celebration”
– Event: 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
– Location: Cleveland, Ohio
– Genre: Funk, R&B, Soul

Timestamps:
00:00 “Hollywood Swinging”
01:08 “Get Down on It"
02:15 "Ladies' Night"
04:08 "Jungle Boogie"
05:03 "Celebration"

▶ Watch more from the Rock Hall 2024 Induction Ceremony: https://bit.ly/43Tnw8x
▶ Learn more about Kool & the Gang: https://rockhall.com/inductees/kool-and-the-gang/