Dennis "D.T." Thomas, Kool & The Gang’s long-time saxophone player, has passed away.The news was announced by the band Saturday. They said that he had passed away at his New Jersey home. The cause of death has not been revealed.They wrote kind words to their friend Dennis, writing... "An origin member of Kool & The Gang. Dennis was loved for his hip clothes, hats and laid-back demeanor.K&TG said that Dennis was a huge personality and a very private person. He was also the alto saxophone player as well as percussionist and master of ceremonies at bands shows. They then discussed some of Dennis's greatest moments with Kool and Co., including his solo on the '71 hit "Who’s Gonna Take The Weight".Fun fact: The dude was their stylist. He also crunched numbers for them, according to the band.Dennis, as they mentioned, was a founding member of the band. He helped to form it in the 1960s and has been with them since. Dennis has been with the band for over five decades.D.T. D.T. He was 70.
