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PWM'S KOOL DEAL
6/28/23

Kool & The Gang drummer George Brown and Primary Wave Music are singing “it’s time to come together.”

PWM has acquired a stake in Brown’s music publishing catalog, writer’s share, and writer’s share of public performance. Brown, drummer and founding member of Kool & The Gang, wrote their biggest hits along with other members of the group.

The multi-million-dollar deal includes “Hollywood Swinging,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Cherish,” “Ladies Night” and their smash “Celebration.”

“Kool and the Gang’s influence on generations of musicians and fans around the globe cannot be denied,” said Samantha Rhulen, SVP, Business and Legal Affairs at Primary Wave Music. “A few of us from Primary Wave were excited to have been in the audience when they were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018, and we are so thrilled to now be partnering with George Brown in 2023.”

Brown and bassist Robert “Kool” Bell are the only two original members still performing with the band.

“I am very pleased to call Primary Wave my music partner and to join with dozens of other iconic artists and creatives in an incredible business family,” Brown said. “I look forward to collaborating with Larry Mestel and the entire Primary Wave team to further enhance my catalog and the Kool & The Gang brand.”

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