Kool & The Gang founder Ronald 'Khalis' Bell dies aged 68

Ronald 'Khalis' Bell, one of the founding members of Kool & the Gang, has died at the age of 68, Rolling Stone reports. He started the band with his brother Robert "Kool" Bell in 1964, becoming one of the most influential soul, funk and R'n'B bands of the 1970s and 1980s, with hits including 'Celebration', 'Ladies' Night' and 'Get Down On It'. As the band's musical director, Bell co-wrote most of their biggest hits.