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Legendary American R&B and funk band renowned for their powerhouse horn section and influential contributions to soul music.Formed in Oakland, California, Tower of Power emerged in 1968, becoming a seminal force in funk and soul with their distinct 'East Bay Grease' sound. The band is celebrated for hits like 'What Is Hip?' and 'You're Still a Young Man,' and their horn section has recorded with artists including Elton John, Aerosmith, and Santana. Despite numerous lineup changes, co-founders Emilio Castillo and Stephen 'Doc' Kupka have remained constants.

• The band's horn section, known as the 'Tower of Power Horns,' became one of music's most sought-after session groups, appearing on over 1,000 recordings for other artists since the 1970s.
• In 1996, a devastating tour bus accident in Arizona critically injured multiple band members, including drummer David Garibaldi. The group endured extensive recovery but returned to touring within a year.
• Original vocalist Rick Stevens was imprisoned in 1974 for murder and drug-related charges, abruptly ending his music career during the band's commercial peak.
• Despite never achieving consistent mainstream chart success, Tower of Power maintains a cult following and tours relentlessly, performing over 100 shows annually worldwide.