Show postponed from Wed 8/17 to Sun 11/20
Crossover funk band War formed in Long Beach California in the late ’60s and quickly attracted attention with its first releases in 1970 featuring Animals singer Eric Burdon. Burdon was with the group only briefly, and they went on to have numerous hits in the ’70s, including “The World Is a Ghetto,” “Slipping Into Darkness,” “The Cisco Kid,” “Low Rider” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” featuring their distinctive brand of funky rock with a tinge of Latin influence.
They charted every year from 1970-1983 and then petered out quickly, although they’ve continued to tour on the strength of a bunch of “greatest hits” reissues. (Their latest release, 2014’s Evolutionary, was half new music and half old hits). It’s all new members save co-founder Lonnie Jordan, but it’s the same old music people loved to get out on the dance floor and get down to in the ’70s. They’ll be back at the Kent Stage for “An Evening With War.” Tickets are $35-$52.