Michael Sumler of Kool & the Gang has died. He was 71 years old. The band confirmed his death with a statement, saying that "Chicago Mike" made sure the band "looked their best on stage every night" ...

He first crossed paths with the legendary group in 1985 when he was performing with his own band, Power Pac. By McKinley Franklin Mike Sumler, hype man of the Grammy Award-winning group Kool & the ...

Kool and the Gang singer Michael Sumler has died aged 71. The energetic backing vocalist for the iconic group, known to fans as ‘Chicago Mike’, was killed following a car crash in Georgia. He was ...

Michael Sumler, a member of R&B band Kool & the Gang, has died. He was 71. In a statement shared with People magazine, the musical group confirmed Sulmer's death. "We're deeply saddened to hear about ...