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 ...

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

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.

Michael Sumler, aka Chicago Mike, is no more. The longtime member of Kool & the Gang died in a car crash in Cobb County, ...

"Chicago Mike" became part of the R&B group in 1985 Michael Sumler of Kool & the Gang has died. He was 71 years old. The band ...

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 ...