Tower of Power Gears Up for
New Album
in Celebration of 45th AnniversaryTOP Set for Fox & Friends
All-American Concert Series August 16th
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 One
of music’s most iconic soul/funk bands,
Tower of Power, is set to record a brand new
album in 2013 in celebration of the band’s
45th Anniversary. Over the 45 year career,
TOP’s unique sound has been heard in all
corners of the world and continues with the
recently announced “Up In Smoke” tour
starring TOP, WAR, and Cheech & Chong. At the
present time, TOP is touring throughout Europe on
their annual summer trek. You can even catch them
on the Fox and Friends All American Concert
Series on August 16th on the Fox News Channel.
Check out more on the series here,
Foxandfriends.com/concert.
“In my 45 years as bandleader for Tower of
Power we have been blessed to tour with many
gifted entertainers,” says founding member
Emilio Castillo. “As we move into our 45th
year together I’m very excited to see where
our music takes us this time around.”
As in any band, members of TOP have changed
throughout the years. 2014 will be another
transition year as lead singer Larry Braggs will
move-on at the end of 2013. “For most bands
gaining or losing a lead singer can either make
or break the band in the eyes of the fans but in
our group there has been so many great ones that
the fans are generally excited about who will be
next. We have a unique signature sound that
combines a “one of a kind” rhythm
section with a world class horn section playing
very eclectic original soul music. The job of the
lead singer is to stir the soup as the band is
cooking; while bringing his own distinctive
flavor to the mixture. He’s the “Master
of Ceremonies” on stage and a key ingredient
to the excitement that’s generated
nightly,” adds Castillo.
Tower of Power’s search for a new singer,
visit www.towerofpower.com/new_singer.html
About Tower of Power:
Tower of Power’s musical odyssey began in
1968 when tenor saxophonist/vocalist Emilio
Castillo met baritone sax player Stephen
“Doc” Kupka in July of that year.
Originally named The Motown’s, the guys paid
homage to the R&B sound that influenced them
while adding their own personal twist. In 1970,
the now renamed Tower of Power landed its first
record deal with Bill Graham’s San Francisco
Records. Their next album, Bump City, was
recorded on Warner Brothers and produced a string
of hits giving the band its first national
exposure. At least 60 talented musicians have
toured or recorded with the band in its 45 years
and they have been featured with artists as
diverse as Aerosmith, Elton John, Little Feat,
Phish, Santana, Heart, and many others, forever
infusing the radio airwaves with Tower’s
musical DNA. Each year Tower of Power tours the
United States, Japan and Europe, playing sold out
shows all over the world. Recent releases include
“Great American Soulbook”, a collection
of classic soul tunes, and the 40th Anniversary
Concert DVD. Tower has never been busier or more
in demand.www.TowerOfPower.com
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