George Brown (musician)
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| Also known as | George "Funky" Brown |
| Born | George Brown January 15, 1949 |
| Died | November 17, 2023 (aged 74) |
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| Years active | 1964–2023 |
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| Formerly of | Kool & the Gang |
Spouse | Hahn Phang |
George Brown (January 15, 1949 – November 17, 2023), also known by the name George "Funky" Brown, was an American musician who was a founding member and the driving rhythmic force behind the funk, R&B, and soul band Kool & the Gang. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Brown co-founded the group in the mid-1960s alongside Robert “Kool” Bell, helping shape a sound that blended jazz roots with hard funk grooves and later crossover pop appeal.