Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, 70
Considered one of the pioneers of modern funk and jazz, Dennis Dee Tee Thomas held a legendary status in modern American music. In 1964 he formed the band Kool & the Gang with his friends, going on to make legendary tracks such as Jungle Boogey, HollywoodSwinging, and more.The groups unique arrangement of funk and jazz gave them their iconic and signature sound enhanced by Thomas's expert saxophone beats. He also mastered the flute and percussion's as well. This legendary musician passed away on August 7th in his New Jersey home in his sleep.
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