For tickets and more information please visit /portsmouth. All patrons must be 21 years of age or older. “We're excited to offer our guests an opportunity to see these hit-making legends perform live.”ĭue to high demand and the band's widespread appeal, guests are encouraged to secure their tickets early. 'Attracting high-energy headliners always adds to the vibrancy of our casino, and Kool & the Gang definitely fit that bill,” said Brian Bork, Vice President of Marketing, Rivers Casino Portsmouth. Their music is also featured on the soundtracks for Rocky, Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction, Wreck-It Ralph, and countless others. Kool & the Gang is the most sampled band in hip-hop by far. Kool & the Gang’s drum beats, bass, guitar, and signature horn lines lace the tracks of numerous artists including the Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Cypress Hill.

Today, the band enjoys global fame and recognition and a loyal following due in part to the group’s widely sampled catalog. The heavily-in-demand band has continued to tour the world, appearing most recently alongside Kid Rock, Dave Matthews Band, Elton John, The Roots, and a 50-city tour with the legendary rock band, Van Halen. With more than 50 years in the industry, they've earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits, and 31 gold and platinum albums. Kool & the Gang officially launched in 1969, and thanks to iconic songs like “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness,” and “Open Sesame,” the band boasts a following that spans generations.

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