Michael Sumler, a beloved member of Kool & the Gang, died at the age of 71 in a fatal car crash. Sumler worked with the ...

Michael Sumler, who worked alongside funk legends Kool & the Gang as their band's hypeman and was known as "Chicago Mike," ...

Sumler first crossed paths with the legendary group in 1985 when he was performing with his own band, Power Pac.

As reported by Fox 5 Atlanta, Sumler — known by fans as “Chicago Mike” — died in a car crash in Georgia’s Cobb County just ...

Michael Sumler, who served as Kool & The Gang's hype man for many years, passed away in Georgia after a car crash.

Kool & the Gang's Michael "Chicago Mike" Sumler died in a car crash in Mableton, Georgia over Memorial Day Weekend.

Chicago Mike” Sumler joined the group in the '80s, energizing crowds at live shows and providing backing vocals.

Known for his work as both a stylist and a hypeman, Michael Sumler was killed on Sunday in Georgia's Cobb County.

Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash just outside Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, local media reported.

Michael Sumler, Kool & the Gang 's resident hype man for more than three decades, died in a car crash in Mableton, Ga., on ...

Michael Sumler, the resident hype man for Kool & the Gang for more than three decades, has died in a car crash. His death was ...

Michael Sumler, a member of R&B band Kool& the Gang, has died. In a statement shared with People magazine, the musical group ...