Before they took over your dance playlists, Kool & the Gang were just seven jazz-loving idols..

George “Funky“ Brown: Hey, Bro.

Robert “Spike” Mickens: What's up?

Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas: Eh, how're ya doin?

Ricky Westfield: Great, Bro.

Claydes “Charles” Smith: Great day

Ronald “Khalis”: You know we're the greatest band, right?

Robert “Kool” Bell: Yeah

Woodrow “Woody“ Sparrow: We really are