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them take your heart We all know of Kool and the Gang, so who are the Al Mckay Allstars who will bring alive the hits of Earth Wind and Fire? The New Orleans- born Al Mckay was a member of the legendary group Earth Wind and Fire from 1973 all through to 1981 in the heyday of the band’s success and was also writer and co-writer of some of their most enduring hits such as ‘September’ and ‘Singasong’. When he left Earth Wind and Fire after a strenuous stint of tours and concerts, to concentrate on his responsibilities as a single parent, Al forged a new band, originally known as the L.A. Al and later the Al McKay Allstars who celebrate Al’s past with a string of Earth Wind and Fire hits in their repertoire. The 13-member band is made up of a diverse group of musicians, including the former Amazing Grace member Hussain Jiffry. Undoubtedly popular band, Kool and the Gang will be the star attraction at this three-hour concert. Describing their sound as an ‘extraordinary sweep of popular music, their website states that Kool & The Gang found a special sound at the unique intersection of jazz, r&b, funk and pop. Formed as a jazz ensemble in the mid-'60s, Kool & the Gang became one of the most inspired funk units during the '70s, and one of the most popular R&B groups of the '80s. Famous for their hits such as “Celebration”, “Get Down on It”, “Cherish”, “Joanna”, “Let’s Go Dancing”, “Take My Heart” and “Stone Love”, their 30-year career has been one of lasting success over the years with 700 million albums sold, two Grammy Awards and seven American Music Awards, not to mention 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten hits and 31 Gold and Platinum albums. The Sunday Times, Daily Mirror, Lankadeepa and Hi!! Magazine are the print media sponsors for the show. |
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