TOWER OF POWER

all images © Chuck Bryant

 

I happened to buy T.O.P.'s debut album East Bay Grease in 1970. The crazy tight horn work, with that solid rhythm section, grabbed hold and wouldn't let go. I've seen T.O.P. four times so far, I think, in south Florida, and they always pump up da funk.

 

 

 

 

 

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