Kool & The Gang, officially launched in 1969, after performing for five years under various band titles, has influenced the music of three generations and, at the age of 53, the band has become true recording industry legends. Thanks to iconic songs like "Celebration", "Cherish", "Jungle Boogie", "Summer Madness", and "Open Sesame", they've 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.