Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas was one of the founding members of Kool & the Gang, playing saxophone and other instruments.Thomas co-founded Kool & the Gang in 1964 along with school friends including Robert “Kool” Bell and Ronald Bell (1951–2020).
Thomas was a self-taught musician who played alto saxophone, flute, and percussion. The band became wildly popular in the 1970s and ‘80s, with hit singles including “Get Down on It,” “Ladies’ Night,” and the enduring No.
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