WAR
funkrockpsychedelic rockblack metalclassic rocksoul2008 universal fire victimclassic pop and rock1970s funk-soul fusionpsychedelic soulmulti-genre experimentalismLA session collective
There are at least ten artists with this name: 1. WAR were a popular funk group of the '70s. They mixed soul, jazz, blues, reggae, Latin and rock influences in their music. They had a very recognizable sound, due to their mix of harmonica, horns, guitar, bass, percussion, and vocals. WAR was initially formed in 1969 from a band called Nightshift to jam while Eric Burdon free-associated lyrics. They released two albums under Burdon's name, the first of which contained the hit Spill the Wine.
Influenced by: Eric Burdon and the Animals, Sly and the Family Stone, Tower of Power, Earth, Wind & Fire
- Active:
- 1969-1980s
- Scene:
- Los Angeles
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