Let fans tell it, Kool & The Gang is “Still Kool as ever.”
The legendary band recently put on a show-stopping performance, leaving supporters—both in person and online—in awe of how their iconic hits transcend time.
On June 15, the musical ensemble—including founding and sole surviving original member Robert “Kool” Bell, along with Michael Ray, Curtis “Curt” Williams, and more—brought their timeless funk and soul to Paris, delivering a vibrant, 2½‑hour performance at La Seine Musicale that had fans dancing from start to finish. The group, whose career stretches back to 1969 and includes hits like “Celebration,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness,” and “Cherish,” proved they still know how to command a stage.
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During one part of the show, lead vocalist Shawn “Shawny Mac” McQuiller, who joined the crew in 1991, can be seen getting the crowd hyped up and gaining even more participation by extending the mic down to a nearby security guard to sing along with the smash 1981 track, “Get Down On It.”
First apprehensive, the venue’s personnel got into the musical spirit and obliged the artist by singing a few lines of the track’s chorus, bashfully shaking his head and smiling afterward.
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In the comment section of a clip of the moment posted on TikTok, glowing reactions reflected widespread admiration for not only the show, but also the notable and fun gesture of inclusion.
“Good vibes,” one said, while another commended, “Absolutely love Kool and Gang and his gesture and the way he treated the security.”
A third presumed, “you made his day,” as an additional comment dubbed the band “Still Kool as ever, wow wow 🔥🔥.”
Yet another fan insisted the show was rated a “20/20.”
Paris was just one stop on the Summer Madness 2025 tour, which continues across Europe throughout the season. With shows lined up in Prague, Madrid, Milan, Lyon, and more, the band is riding a wave of renewed interest and cross-generational excitement.
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