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Funk / R&B / Rock / Latin / Jazz fusion·Music·established·United States
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War is a Los Angeles band with a decades-spanning discography blending funk, R&B, rock, jazz, and Latin music influences. They began as the backing band for British rock singer Eric Burdon before achieving independent prominence, and their catalog has been preserved through notable licensing deals with Rhino/Avenue Records and Universal Music Enterprises.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Catalog compiled in box set 'The Collection 1977-1994'
  • Master recordings including 'Why Can't We Be Friends' licensed via Rhino Entertainment/Avenue Records deal
  • Catalog acquired via long-term exclusive license by Universal Music Enterprises
  • Extensive discography of 18-22 studio albums plus live and compilation albums and 60 singles
  • Rose to prominence after originating as Eric Burdon's backing band
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Q:Is War underrated?

War has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 3 out of 100. they have notable achievements including catalog compiled in box set 'the collection 1977-1994'.

Q:What genre is War?

War works in Funk / R&B / Rock / Latin / Jazz fusion originating from United States (Los Angeles, California). As a music artist at the "established" level, War has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Funk scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:Who are similar artists to War?

Fans of War often also enjoy Tower of Power, The Isley Brothers, Kool & the Gang, Santana, Earth, Wind & Fire. These artists share common ground in the Funk space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate War's approach to funk / r&b / rock / latin / jazz fusion, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't War more famous?

With a Gap Score of 3/100, War's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.

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