War is an American funk, soul, rock, R&B, Latin, Afro-Cuban, jazz, blues, and reggae-influenced band formed in Southern California in 1969. Originally launched with Eric Burdon, the group built a landmark crossover sound with songs including “Spill the Wine,” “Slippin’ Into Darkness,” “The Cisco Kid,” “The World Is a Ghetto,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends?,” “Low Rider,” “Summer,” and “All Day Music.” With platinum-selling albums such as The World Is a Ghetto, Why Can’t We Be Friends?, All Day Music, Deliver the Word, War Live, and Greatest Hits, War remains one of the defining groove-driven bands of the 1970s and a lasting influence on funk, soul, Latin rock, and West Coast music culture.
