Tower of Power
:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} is a legendary funk and soul band formed in 1968 in Oakland, California, famous for their explosive horn section and deep rhythmic grooves.
Founded by Emilio Castillo and Doc Kupka, their sound blends funk, soul, jazz, R&B, and rock with military-tight horn arrangements.
The classic rhythm section included Rocco Prestia on bass and David Garibaldi on drums — considered one of the greatest funk rhythm sections ever.
- What Is Hip?
- You're Still a Young Man
- So Very Hard to Go
- Down to the Nightclub
- Don't Change Horses
Their horn section is the blueprint for modern funk and has been used by Santana, Aerosmith, Elton John, Rod Stewart, and many more.
