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War is an American funk band from Long Beach, California, renowned for their fusion of funk, soul, rock, Latin, jazz, blues, and reggae, creating a distinctive multicultural sound.Formed in 1969 by veteran musician Howard E. Scott and Harold Brown, War initially backed ex-Animals singer Eric Burdon. After Burdon's departure, the band achieved massive success in the 1970s with hits like 'Low Rider,' 'The World Is a Ghetto,' 'Why Can't We Be Friends?,' and 'Slippin' into Darkness.' Known for th...