Kool & The Gang member dies in Georgia car crash

A man who was part of the legendary group Kool and The Gang died in a car crash in Cobb County. Seventy-one-year-old Michael Sumler was killed in the wreck.

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Michael Sumler, known as "Chicago Mike," died in a car crash in Cobb County; he was a longtime member of Kool & the Gang.

Sumler was celebrated for his ability to energize crowds and connect with fans, spending over three decades with the band.

He was influential beyond the stage, actively mentoring younger musicians and fostering their success in the music industry.

Michael Sumler, a longtime member of the legendary funk and R&B group Kool & the Gang, died in a car crash over the weekend in Georgia's Cobb County. He was 71.

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