R & B and funk icons Kool & the Gang have announced a gig at Brighton Dome.

The group have sold over 70 million albums worldwide in their 45 year lifespan - the longest of any R & B group in history.

Known for hits such as Celebration, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness and Cherish, they are also the most sampled act in history.

Over the course of their career, Kool & the Gang have earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards and 31 gold and platinum albums.

They play Brighton Dome on Wednesday, June 14. Tickets from £37.

For more information visit: brightdome.org.