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#695 JOANNA Kool & the Gang
Kool and the Gang formed in New Jersey, in 1964. "Kool" is bass player Robert Bell. All of the group's members share vocal duties. James "J.T." Taylor joined as lead singer in 1978. He filled that role for 10 years. 
"Jungle Boogie" became their first Top 10 hit in 1974. With "Celebration", the group reached #1 in the US in 1980. They almost returned to the top in 1983 with the single "Joanna". Written principally by Charles Smith with contributions from the other band members, the single did enjoy 2 weeks atop the R&B chart. It was included on their 'In the Heart' LP.