Their jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R-B band in music history. Officially launched in 1969, Kool & the Gang has brought the funk and earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, 9 Top Ten Pop Hits, and 31 gold and platinum albums. Kool & The Gang Announces 2023 – 2024 Residency in the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino