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Bass Lines: Kool and the Gang – “Celebration”
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This month, we will be covering Kool and the Gang – “Celebration”
Band: Kool and the Gang
Album: Celebrate (1980)
Bass Player: Robert “Kool” Bell
Label: De-Lite Records
Genre: Post-Disco/Funk
“Celebration” is their most recognizable hit song, the #1 chart-topper, which still receives heavy play today over four decades later.
KOOL AND THE GANG – “CELEBRATION” Bass Grooves:
Fig. 1 – The main groove for the song.
Fig. 2 – The verse part is a simple groove but tight.
Fig. 3 – Similar to the verse groove but with chords changes.
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