Kool and the Gang BottleRock 5/24/26

This video features a live performance by the legendary funk and R&B band, Kool & the Gang, at the BottleRock Napa Valley festival on May 24, 2026. The set is filled with high-energy performances of their greatest hits, crowd engagement, and personal anecdotes from the band's history. Key moments from the concert include: Band History and Origins: The founder Kool shares stories about the group's formation in 1964 as a jazz band, their evolution through various names like the Soul Town Band, and finally settling on the name Kool & the Gang in 1969 to avoid confusion with other acts (4:33 - 5:35). Classic Hits Performance: The band performs several of their iconic tracks, keeping the crowd dancing throughout the set: Joanna (6:14 - 9:34) Jungle Boogie (10:18 - 11:42) Hollywood Swinging (16:43 - 17:08) Ladies Night (22:14 - 25:30) Get Down on It (27:11 - 34:54) Celebration (36:38 - 40:40)