Posted on 11/17/2021 8:30:59 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
First it was Buddy Miles. Then it was Tony Joe White. Now it's War.
In each case, curiosity spurred by my personal music library resulted in digging deeper to learn how these artists did under live conditions, and what else they might demonstrate in the way of artistry.
Until this evening, my ears never heard this band live. Moreover they were subject to the Top 40 Hits almost entirely, although I recall getting one of their albums through the Columbia House Record Club back in the day.
The most distict aspects to their sound are these: the unison harmonica and sax with (at least to my ears) a slightly out-of-tuneness about them, and lots of percussion along latin lines.
The performance linked here is astonishing in terms of showmanship and artistry. I had no idea how tight they are live, and how entertaining their delivery. On top of that I was delighted to learn that Mitch Kashmar is on harmonica, whom I've only heard until now in a more traditional blues setting.
Not sure who the next artist I seek out for this purpose will be, but it sure has been an eye opener thus far.
Was lucky enough to see them live in ‘75. Cheech & Chong used their “Low Rider” to perfection in the beginning of “Up In Smoke”. I usually think 70+ year old rock stars look and sound silly, Mick Jagger anyone?, but these guys still rock. At least in this video which is 14 years old.
I have the “All Day Music” album as well as the “Icon - The Hits” album.
Saw the remnants of WAR at Jazz Alley in Seattpe 2 years ago. The still brought it.
Great band,
Also buddy miles and the electric flag, horn blues..schweet
Here’s some blues rock Vax man
Let’s go brandon
https://rumble.com/vpb3op-vax-man-lets-go-brandon.html
https://rumble.com/vp7lhv-lets-go-brandon.html
WAR! What is it good for?
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