WAR is not a band. WAR is a Movement!
In 1969, Eric Burdon and WAR recorded and released their first album entitled “Eric Burdon
Declares WAR” featuring the number one single, “Spill The Wine.” Following its release, Eric
Burdon and WAR embarked on an extensive tour of Europe and the UK recognize by England’s
New Musical Express (1969) as “The best live act I ever saw”.
On September 16, 1970 Jimi Hendrix joined Eric Burdon and WAR for a jam session at
London’s Famous Ronny Scotts Jazz Club. Unfortunately, this would be Jimi’s last jam session
as he passed away later that night. Stunned and devastated by the death of his friend Jimi
Hendrix, Eric Burdon made the heavy hearted decision to leave the band and return to Los
Angeles. WAR continued their European tour without their former front man before returning to
the states.
Following Burdon’s departure, WAR's career skyrocketed. In the early www.mayorgalvan.com
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