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Tower Of Power At 50: The Oakland R&B brass band's founding duo reflects upon its longevity, its first No. 1 album and the rush of opening for Aretha Franklin.

Authors :
GRAFF, GARY
Source :
Billboard. 9/15/2018, Vol. 130 Issue 21, p55-56. 2p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

An interview with Emilio Castillo and Stephen 'Doc' Kupka, members of the R&B brass band Tower of Power, is presented. They discuss the band's longevity, impact the Bay Area have on the group, and information on their first Billboard Hot 100 hit "You're Still a Young Man" in 1972. They also mention music legends they have played with, and their collaboration with Carlos Santana on his first album and "Santana III."

Subjects

Subjects :
*BANDS (Musical groups)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00062510
Volume :
130
Issue :
21
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Billboard
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
132008236