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Tower of Power is an American R&B and funk based band and horn section, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing since 1968. There have been a number of lead vocalists, the best-known being Lenny Williams, who fronted the band between early 1973 and late 1974, the period of their greatest commercial success.
Group leader Emilio Castillo explains how the band overcame disco and drug addiction to make some of their best horn-powered soul 50 years after they formed.
2 de jul. de 2020 · Emilio Castillo was 17 when he founded Bay Area-based funk/soul outfit Tower of Power in 1968. The mood in San Francisco was, recalls the saxophonist, intoxicating. “The whole nation was looking at us. The whole world for that matter. The Fillmore Auditorium had set the stage for new music and a new way of living, a new culture.
Tower of Power’s enduring legacy is reflected in their discography, which spans over twenty studio albums, with their latest being Step Up (2020). Now, let’s dive into the top 10 Tower of Power songs, showcasing the best from their extensive and influential musical journey.
- Janey Roberts
15 de nov. de 2023 · “We’ve never chased trends, and by virtue of that, we stick to what we know,” Castillo says. “We continue to chip away at the sculpture, polishing the diamond, and we do that on a daily basis.” SEE THE SHOW. Tower of Power performs November 26 at The Smith Center – for tickets, CLICK HERE.
27 de mar. de 2021 · Reviews. March 27, 2021 John Michael Antonio 0. If one were to look at the entire American musical spectrum and start to list the most influential bands of the last half-century, one would be hard-pressed to find one more influential than the multi-racial Oakland-based powerhouse of a group known as Tower of Power.
25 de ago. de 2021 · Sacramento keyboard master Roger Smith has been a key member of Tower of Power’s rhythm section for over two decades. The band recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Famous for laying down a ...
