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Bassist Robert 'Kool' Bell is enjoying his legendary musical run

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On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Pat Prescott talks to legendary bassist Robert "Kool" Bell of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Kool & The Gang.

You can hear Pat's entire interview with Robert "Kool" Bell here.

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.
Pat Prescott is a native of Hampton Virginia and a graduate of Northwestern University. After 5 years teaching middle school, she started her radio career in New Orleans, Louisiana at WYLD-FM. After a brief stint at New Orleans legendary rock station WNOE, she moved to New York to host the midday show at former heritage jazz station WRVR. During her 23 years on New York radio, Pat worked at WBLS, WLIB, The National Black News Network and contemporary jazz station CD 101.9.