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Howdoulikemenow333 · 06-23-2006, 03:17 AM

Clayde 'Charles" Smith has passed away he was 57, Known as Charlie Smith,co-founder and lead singer for the soul,pop,R@B singer from Kool And The Gang. They were popular in the 70's with big hits and there signature song"Celebration" and Jungle Boogie,Hollywood Swing. He will be missed, he is survived by his life long partner,his wife and six children. You can bet there will be a Celebration for his life.

Jrnygrl · 06-23-2006, 09:23 AM

RIP Clyde.

This is sad.

dandelion wine · 06-23-2006, 10:00 AM

I just heard about it on the radio.. may he rest in peace.

Brian Damage · 06-23-2006, 10:22 AM

If I am not mistaken, he was lead guitarist, not lead singer. The lead singer was JT Taylor.

GARFIELDKOOL · 06-23-2006, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskaboy

Clayde 'Charles" Smith has passed away he was 57, Known as Charlie Smith,co-founder and lead singer for the soul,pop,R@B singer from Kool And The Gang. They were popular in the 70's with big hits and there signature song"Celebration" and Jungle Boogie,Hollywood Swing. He will be missed, he is survived by his life long partner,his wife and six children. You can bet there will be a Celebration for his life.

Oh no! That's my favorite group! Charles Smith was one of the five original members! The only way to celebrate Kool & the Gang is to induct them into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. It's been long overdue. Charles Smith btw was not the lead singer, he was the lead guitarist. When I clicked the title, I thought you meant James "J.T." Taylor, he was the lead singer.

RIP Charles.

jpcanes · 06-23-2006, 11:07 AM

This is, indeed, sad! Kool and the Gang

80sTrivia · 06-23-2006, 09:48 PM

Such sad news... he died too young...

Ireneparalegal · 06-23-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

Oh no! That's my favorite group! Charles Smith was one of the five original members! The only way to celebrate Kool & the Gang is to induct them into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. It's been long overdue. Charles Smith btw was not the lead singer, he was the lead guitarist. When I clicked the title, I thought you meant James "J.T." Taylor, he was the lead singer.

RIP Charles.

that's what i thought too. I was like WTF?????? well, not that it lessens it, but still...I am shocked. what a sad day for this band and those of us who follow their music and history.

isiahthomas · 06-27-2006, 04:35 PM

RIP Charles. I thought he played the trumpet or saxaphone? What did he die of?

Janice · 06-28-2006, 12:15 AM

Sad news indeed. The song, Celebration, is a classic at weddings, parties, etc.

Brad Russ · 06-28-2006, 03:19 PM

That's sad to hear!! R.I.P. Mr. Smith!!

musicradio77 · 07-11-2006, 10:17 PM

Clyde Smith was one of the best lead singer of Kool & the Gang during the 70's and 80's, and he would be surely missed.

06-23-2006, 03:17 AM	#1
Howdoulikemenow333 Senior Member I'M having a bad day Join Date: Jul 05, 2003 Location: Later Posts: 1,263	Kool and The Gang lead singer and founder has passed away. Clayde 'Charles" Smith has passed away he was 57, Known as Charlie Smith,co-founder and lead singer for the soul,pop,R@B singer from Kool And The Gang. They were popular in the 70's with big hits and there signature song"Celebration" and Jungle Boogie,Hollywood Swing. He will be missed, he is survived by his life long partner,his wife and six children. You can bet there will be a Celebration for his life. __________________ I I think I'm going crazy...Oh wait a minute I am crazy.....Crazy like a fox.

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Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	If I am not mistaken, he was lead guitarist, not lead singer. The lead singer was JT Taylor. __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

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jpcanes Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 28, 2005 Location: The L.R.G.'s Indiana Office Posts: 1,743	This is, indeed, sad! Kool and the Gang __________________ LRG Forum

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80sTrivia Senior Member Pop Culture Soothsayer Join Date: May 23, 2002 Location: Alas, Babylon Posts: 9,900	Such sad news... he died too young... __________________ Too Much Information!!! The Wacky! The Weird! The Wild! All in One Place Thank You for Being a Friend: A Golden Girls Trivia Book! The Totally Awesome 80s TV Trivia Book! Evangeline, Alive & Well: A Story of Hope in Haiti

06-23-2006, 09:23 AM	#2
Jrnygrl Senior Member Member Join Date: Nov 02, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,517	RIP Clyde. This is sad.

06-27-2006, 04:35 PM	#9
isiahthomas Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 9,051	RIP Charles. I thought he played the trumpet or saxaphone? What did he die of?

06-28-2006, 12:15 AM	#10
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Hollywood Swingin' Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,527	So young... Sad news indeed. The song, Celebration, is a classic at weddings, parties, etc. __________________ God Bless Our Troops

06-28-2006, 03:19 PM	#11
Brad Russ Senior Member Archie For President! Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 9,953	That's sad to hear!! R.I.P. Mr. Smith!! __________________ St. John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

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musicradio77 Senior Member Disney Expert Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,389	Clyde Smith was one of the best lead singer of Kool & the Gang during the 70's and 80's, and he would be surely missed. __________________ Musicradio77 Productions

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