KOOL & The Gang drummer and founding member George Brown has died at 74.
The musician, often known as George “Funky” Brown, spent 59 years as a songwriter and performer for the iconic band.
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Sources close to the drummer noted that he’s been battling stage-4 lung cancer for some time and died at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, per TMZ.
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“George Brown died November 16, 2023, in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer,” a representative for Brown told the outlet.
“Brown has co-written many of the band’s iconic songs, including Ladies Night, Too Hot, Jungle Boogie, Celebration, and Cherish.”
They added: “When asked to describe his music, Brown always replied, ‘The sound of happiness.'”
After being diagnosed, Brown recovered for some time and began touring with the funk band again, per local CBS affiliate KCAL News.
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