Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis Thomas died Saturday in New Jersey where he was a longtime resident, his representatives announced. He was 70. A news released noted the musician, who went professionally by the name "Dee Tee," had "passed away peacefully in his sleep." No official cause of death has been disclosed. The Florida native "was known as the quintessential cool cat in the group, loved for his hip clothes and hats, and his laid-back demeanor," the release noted. "A huge personality while also an extremely private person, Dennis was the alto saxophone player, flutist, percussionist as well as...