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War (originally called Eric Burdon and War) is an American funk band from Long Beach, California, known for the hit songs "Spill the Wine," "The World Is a Ghetto," "The Cisco Kid," "Low Rider," "Summer" and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" Formed in 1969, War was a musical crossover band that fused elements of rock, funk, jazz, Latin, reggae, and rhythm and blues. Their album "The World Is a Ghetto" was the best-selling album of 1973. The band also transcended racial and cultural barriers with a multi-ethnic lineup. War had many lineup changes over the years, with Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan as the only original member in the current lineup. Four other members created a new group called the Lowrider Band.

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War (originally called Eric Burdon and War) is an American funk band from Long Beach, California, known for the hit songs "Spill the Wine," "The World Is a Ghetto," "The Cisco Kid," "Low Rider," "Summer" and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" Formed in 1969, War was a musical crossover band that fused elements of rock, funk, jazz, Latin, reggae, and rhythm and blues. Their album "The World Is a Ghetto" was the best-selling album of 1973. The band also transcended racial and cultural barriers with a multi-ethnic lineup. War had many lineup changes over the years, with Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan as the only original member in the current lineup. Four other members created a new group called the Lowrider Band.

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Subject ID: 60956