Robert Bell has been in the music business for decades, and he has no plans of stopping anytime soon. The Kool & the Gang co-founder recently spoke with Military.com about his life and career that began in the 1960s, the most influential tracks that have stood the test of time, and his plans to keep the tunes rolling for America250. He is the only remaining member of the original seven.
He is among numerous other musical acts performing July 3 to kick off the anticipated holiday weekend celebrating the United States' 250th birthday. The Friday show, titled "A CAPITOL FOURTH: 250th WEEKEND CELEBRATION," is a special edition of the beloved annual holiday tradition that is in its 46th year. It will be broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building and include stirring tributes in addition to fireworks set off from George Washington’s iconic home Mount Vernon! Aside from Kool & the Gang, performers and speakers include the following:
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted band Chicago.
Tony Award-winning actor Joe Mantegna.
Multi-platinum country musician Trace Adkins.
