Just Great!!
by mel on 3/18/24Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass - ChandlerI was with my sisters and daughters - we had a blast. War never disappoints!! from the 70's to now!!
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WAR IN CONCERT:
Chicano funk icons War rolled their way to fame in the early '70s with classic hits like "Low Rider" and "Why Can't We Be Friends?", and they've kept fans dancing ever since with their groovy, socially conscious jams. The group's roster has changed over the years, but founding member Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan has remained a constant, and his familiar voice and jazzy keyboard licks continue to drive the band's fun-loving sets. The multi-ethnic lineup he's assembled stays true to the band's message of harmony and brotherhood, and their 2014 studio debut together – the first new War album in 20 years – proved they've got the musical chemistry to carry on the band's hallowed legacy. In concert they strike up the same funky, feel-good vibe that fueled War's rise to success in the '70s, and their party-starting blend of rubbery basslines, Latin percussion, and scorching saxophone always gets ticket buyers moving their feet.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
War formed in 1969 when famed producer Jerry Goldstein brought together former Animals singer Eric Burdon and a group of Long Beach, CA funk players he discovered at a North Hollywood club. The group started performing throughout Southern California as Eric Burdon and War, and in 1970 they released their debut album Eric Burdon Declares "War." Their first single "Spill the Wine" was a Top 3 hit on Billboard's Hot 100, making them stars overnight and leading to extensive touring. War was quickly hailed as one of the best live bands in the business, but Burdon left the group to pursue other projects a year later. Despite the sudden departure of their frontman, the best was yet to come for War – they dominated the R&B charts in the '70s with a string of No. 1 albums including The World is a Ghetto (1972), Deliver the Word (1973), and Why Can't We Be Friends (1975). The band remained a funk force to be reckoned with throughout the '80s and '90s, and in 2008 Burdon reunited with the group for the first time in 37 years for a one-off show at London's Royal Albert Hall. Since then founding member Lonnie Jordan has kept the music alive with a talented new lineup that made their studio debut on 2014's Evolutionary and continues to burn it up on tour.
I was with my sisters and daughters - we had a blast. War never disappoints!! from the 70's to now!!
We had a really good time. First time I have seen them. They have so many good songs. They didn't play some of my favorites. I think they ran out of time because they made some of their songs last a long time.
Great concert. Lots of energy. What wonderful memories.
I had a very good time and the concert was great. War gave a great experience and sang alot of good songs.
What a fun night. The band was super talented and made the night fun. Sound was very good. They played the hits and did them well. The leader Lonnie Jordon told good short stories and kept the night moving.
The concert was wonderful. I love War and will always go to their concerts.
Everything was perfect from the start to finish. The lead singer sounds the same even at age 75! The drum section is my favorite, but the whole group sounded just like they used to. Wild Horse Pass is a great venue. It’s small and intimate and not a bad seat anywhere. One of my favorite groups at one of my favorite venues too.
Show started about 20 minutes late, but War played about 90 minutes. They played most of the hits! The full band was very tight and all musicians were featured. Leader Lonnie Jordan was a true showman! Overall an excellent show!
The concert was so much fun although the venue made it very difficult to see the performers on stage if you had tall people sitting in front of you. Stage should have been raised up but the screens helped. Everything about the performance was great and I would see the show again in a heart beat!!
We loved the show! Our first time seeing them & they were very amazing