Elko Concerts presents legendary R&B and funk band Kool & the Gang live at the Peabody Auditorium on Sunday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. Guaranteed to be an unforgettable night of music, patrons can expect to “Get Down On It” as this concert will celebrate the bands iconic hits that have defined the genre.
Kool and the Gang has achieved significant success over the course of their career, thanks to their popular hits “Celebration”, “Jungle Boogie”, “Summer Madness”, “Cherish”, and “Open Sesame”. Their accolades include two grammy awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, 9 Top Ten Pop hits, and 31 gold and platinum albums. With continuous performances from Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang have performed longer than any R&B group in history. Additionally, the bands bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. Their contributions to music are evident, proven by their recent nomination into the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.