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Tower of Power is an American R&B and funk based band and horn section, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing since 1968. [1] The band has had a number of lead vocalists, the best-known being Lenny Williams , who fronted the band between early 1973 and late 1974, the period of their greatest commercial success.
Tower of Power performing in 2014. Tower of Power (TOP) is an American rhythm and blues band from Oakland, California.Formed in August 1968, the group is centred on a horn section which originally featured tenor saxophonists Emilio "Mimi" Castillo and Steven "Skip" Mesquite, baritone saxophonist Stephen "Doc" Kupka, and trumpeters Greg Adams, David Padron, Mic Gillette and Ken Balzell.
Souled Out is a 1995 album by Tower of Power on Epic Records. [2] It marked the debut of lead vocalist Brent Carter and drummer Herman Matthews, who, coincidentally, is a distant cousin of former TOP vocalist Rick Stevens. Founding member, baritone saxophone player Stephen "Doc" Kupka graces the front cover of the album.
Francis Rocco Prestia Jr. (March 7, 1951 – September 29, 2020) was an American bassist, best known for his work with the funk band Tower of Power. Biography [ edit ]
with Tower of Power. 1975: In the Slot; 1976: Live and in Living Color; with The Horny Funk Brothers. 2021: Funky Is The Way We Roll; Joint albums. 2007: ... And Nothing But the Truth (The Freedom Warriors featuring Hubert Tubbs and Sista Sonic) 2008: Muzzle EP (The Johnwaynes featuring Hubert Tubbs)
Mic Gillette (May 7, 1951 – January 17, 2016) was an American brass player, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area's East Bay.He is best known for being a member of the bands; Tower of Power, Cold Blood, and The Sons of Champlin.
Herman Matthews (born December 28, 1960) is an American drummer and composer. Matthews works as a session and touring musician, most notably for Tower of Power, Kenny Loggins and toured with Tom Jones for more than 7 years.
Rhythm and Business is an album by the American band Tower of Power. [2] It was released in 1997. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The band promoted the album by playing the Red Sea Jazz Festival , among other concert dates.