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Ronald Bell

(1951-2020)
American musician
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Ronald Nathan Bell (November 1, 1951 – September 9, 2020), also known as Khalis Bayyan, was an American composer, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, saxophonist and co-founding member of Kool & the Gang. The band recorded nine No. 1 R&B singles in the 1970s and 80s, including its No. 1 pop single "Celebration". The group is honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Born Ronald Nathan Bell
1 November 1951
Youngstown, Ohio, USA
Died
9 September 2020 (aged 68)
Virgin Islands, USA
Zodiac Scorpio
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  • Robert 'Kool' Bell
    Robert 'Kool' Bell · Brother · 1950- · American musician, founding member of Kool & the Gang edit info
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