“It turned out to be that constantly evolving device, just without Eric Burdon.” I kind of thought it would change with his musical moods,” says Goldstein. “At the time, I didn’t envision War as a separate entity. As Burdon’s backing band, it was the vehicle for Goldstein (as producer/songwriter) and Burdon (as lead singer) to experiment with the blending of many musical styles and influences. It’s just as apropos today.”įrom the beginning, War was a concept, a musical laboratory. We spoke out against racism, hunger, gangs, crimes, and turf wars as we embraced all people with hope and the spirit of brotherhood. “Our instruments and voices became our weapons of choice and the songs our ammunition.
“Our mission was to spread a message of brotherhood and harmony,” states War founder, singer, and keyboardist Lonnie Jordan. The year was 1969, and these “kids” had the nerve to carry the name War at a time when peace was the slogan in an anti-Vietnam America. I had them in the studio within a week, and the rest is history!” The guys were so sheltered that they hadn’t even heard of Eric or The Animals.
Eric was so blown away by what he had heard that he jumped on stage to jam with them. I called him the morning after I first saw the band and made him return to the club the next night with me. He was tired of the ‘rock’ thing and desperate for a fresh, authentic sound. “I was friends with Eric and he was ready to throw in the towel on the music scene and return to Newcastle.
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“I first saw some of the guys who would eventually become War playing at a topless beer bar in the San Fernando Valley, backing Deacon Jones, the pro football player, and knew immediately how potent these kids were,” states Goldstein. War, the original street band, was the brainchild of veteran record producer Jerry Goldstein (“My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Hang on Sloopy,” “I Want Candy”) and rock legend Eric Burdon (ex-lead singer of the top British band The Animals). This music has also been re-spun by many contemporary artists, from Janet Jackson to Korn, Smash Mouth to Shaggy, and Macy Gray to TLC, with covers or samples of War hits.
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Films such as “The Mexican,” “How High,” “Remember the Titans,” “A Knight’s Tale,” “Boogie Nights,” and “Lethal Weapon 4 ” TV shows such as “ER,” “That Seventies Show,” “The Bernie Mac Show,” “The Job,” “The Simpsons,” and the theme to the “George Lopez” show and TV ads for products like Nissan, Mitsubishi, Miller Brewing, Burger King, and Sprint PCS have kept War’s music in the fore. War classics have been featured in countless movies, television shows, and commercials. Today, War is a permanent part of America’s pop cultural landscape – a touring act that performs 150 shows a year and whose catalog of timeless hits permeates our everyday lives. Penn’s Peak box office and Roadies Restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only no phone orders.Īn American original, War was the first and most successful musical crossover phenomenon that forever fused rock, jazz, Latin, and R&B while transcending racial and cultural barriers with a multi-ethnic lineup, a musical melting pot and an enduring influence that has sold nearly 25 million records to date. Tickets, which are $30 in advance or $35 the day of the show, are on sale now and available at and all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak box office (325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe), and Roadies Restaurant and Bar (325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe). Known for hit songs like “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” and “Low Rider,” Long Beach, California funk band War, who headlined the 2011 Scranton Jazz Festival, will return to Northeastern Pennsylvania for a show at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Maat 8 p.m. Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email
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