ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (September 10, 2009) – Tropicana is starting the fall off with a “Celebration” as Kool & The Gang boogie into the Tropicana for two performances in the Tropicana Showroom. Kool & The Gang will perform Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26.

Spanning three decades and selling more than 70 million records worldwide, Kool & The Gang have earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten pop hits, and a combined 31 gold and platinum albums. As one of the longest performing R&B groups in history, Kool & The Gang is the most sampled band of all time.

Their bulletproof funk and tough, jazzy arrangements have produced timeless classics including: “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness,” “Ladies Night,” “Open Sesame” and more.

In 2004 Kool & The Gang collaborated with artists Lil’ Kim, Sean Paul, Ashanti and Blackstreet for their The Hits Reloaded album, then received the Chairman Award for lifetime achievement in 2006 for Steppin’ Into Love from the National Association of Recording Merchandisers. In 2007 they released their Still Kool album.

Kool & The Gang will be performing at Tropicana Casino & Resort in the Tropicana Showroom Friday, September 25 at 9 p.m. and Saturday, September 26 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 - $45 and can be purchased at Tropicana’s Box Office or through Ticketmaster at 1.800.745.3000 and www.ticketmaster.com.

The Tropicana Casino & Resort is a 24-hour gaming destination located on the beach and Boardwalk. Featuring more than 2,100 rooms and suites and home of The Quarter, a 200,000 square foot entertainment complex, Tropicana is the premier resort in Atlantic City. With more than 20 restaurants, 25 shops, 12 bars and lounges, 2 pools, an IMAX Theatre and a spa, Tropicana is consistently rated as the “Must-See Attraction” in Atlantic City. For more information, visit the new official Web site at www.tropicana.net.

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