The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band was a pioneering funk and R&B group that emerged in the late 1960s. Led by Charles Wright, the band was instrumental in developing a groove-driven sound that would later influence funk and hip-hop music. Their most famous song, Express Yourself, became a defining track of the funk era and has been sampled extensively in popular music.
The band was known for its tight instrumentation, infectious rhythms, and socially aware lyrics. Though they disbanded in the early 1970s, their impact on funk and R&B remains undeniable. Their music has lived on through samples and covers, solidifying their place in the history of groove-oriented music.
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