George “Funky” Brown, the Kool & the Gang co-founder and long-time member, has died at the age of 74.
The musician, who had co-written hits like ‘Ladies’ Night’ and ‘Celebration’, died from cancer at his Los Angeles home on November 16.
Brown’s battle with lung cancer had already seen him retire earlier in the year, bringing to an end his star-studded 59-year career as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for the pioneering R&B, disco, funk and soul band.
Despite his…
