Tower Of Power
Time:Oct.15, 2011 22:00-23:30
Stage: Expo Park •Green Note Square
The renowned horn-driven Funk outfit Tower of Power has been issuing albums and touring the world steadily since the early 70s, in addition to backing up countless other musicians. By 1970, the Funk outfit had inked a recording contract withSan Francisco Records, resulting in the group’s debut the same year, East Bay Grease. It all came together quickly for the group, as 1972s Bump City would touch off a string of classic hit releases, including 1973s self-titled release, 1974s Back to Oakland, plus 1975s Urban Renewal and In the Slot. While Tower of Power remained a must-see live act, the quality of their subsequent records became erratic, resulting in some admirable releases.
Tower of Power remained a much in-demand backing group for some of Pop/Rocks biggest names, including Elton John, Santana, Aerosmith, Michael Bolton, Rod Stewart, Toto, and others. Tower of Power remains very active to this day, issuing new albums and keeping up a so brisk touring schedule as JZ Festival in Shanghai this time.
