Chicago Mike's Final Groove: Kool & the Gang's Beloved Hype Man, Michael Sumler, Dies at 71

2025-05-30
Chicago Mike's Final Groove: Kool & the Gang's Beloved Hype Man, Michael Sumler, Dies at 71
Rolling Stone

The world of funk music is mourning the loss of Michael Sumler, better known as 'Chicago Mike,' a pivotal figure in Kool & the Gang's electrifying performances. Sumler, the band's charismatic hype man, tragically passed away at the age of 71 in a ca ...Read more

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