War, originally called Eric Burdon & War and often typeset as WAR, is an American funk band from California, known for the hit songs "Low Rider", "Spill the Wine", "The Cisco Kid" and "Why Can't We Be Friends?". Formed in 1969, War was a musical crossover band which fused elements of rock, funk, jazz, Latin music, R&B;, and reggae. The band also transcended racial and cultural barriers with a multi-ethnic line-up. The band has sold over 50 millio...
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Place Musical Career Began:
Active as Musical Artist (start):
- 1969
Active as Musical Artist (end):
- 1994
Musical Genres:
- Funk ,
- Rock music ,
- Latin American music ,
- Brown-eyed soul ,
- Chicano rock ,
- Jazz fusion ,
- Funk-rock ,
- Reggae ,
- Soul music
