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Formed: 1967 in Oakland, CA
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: R&B

Biography:
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. The group's leader since the beginning has always been tenor saxophonist Emilio Castillo, who was born in Detroit, but opted to pursue his musical dreams in Oakland, CA... Continue Bio >>

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12/12/2009 Viejas Casino - Dreamcatcher Lounge
01/22/2010 Chinook Winds Casino
01/23/2010 Chinook Winds Casino
01/29/2010 Dimitrious Jazz Alley
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Discography:
2009 Great American Soulbook
2008 Ain't Nothin' Stoppin' Us Now/We Came to Play/Back on the Streets
2003 Oakland Zone
2003 Havin' Fun
1999 Soul Vaccination: Live
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Group Members: David Padron Vito San Filippo David Garibaldi Mic Gillette Herman Matthews More >> Similar Artists: Brecker Brothers The Sons of Champlin Saturday Night Live Band The Sound of Philadelphia Cold Blood More >>

Influenced By: The Memphis Horns The Isley Brothers Solomon Burke Otis Redding Wilson Pickett More >> Followers: Michael Campagna Shalamar Big Advice The Style Council Max Mutzke More >>

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