Low Rider by WAR is a funk classic driven by its iconic bassline and laid-back vibe. The video (and later pop-culture features) celebrate West Coast car culture, slow cruising, and urban cool—becoming a lasting visual symbol of chill rebellion and groove-heavy swagger.
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“We spoke out against racism, hunger, gangs, crimes, and turf wars, as we embraced all people with hope and the spirit of brotherhood. It’s just as apropos today.” - WAR
WAR, the original street band, was founded by veteran record producer Jerry Goldstein and rock legend Eric Burdon in 1969. Together with the original band members Lonnie Jordan, Howard Scott, Lee Oskar, B.B. Dickerson, Harold Brown, the late Thomas “Papa Dee” Allen, and Charles Miller, they blended many musical styles and influences. The musical laboratory that is WAR yielded 17 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards, including the triple platinum ‘The World Is A Ghetto’ and double platinum ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ and ‘Greatest Hits’, and hit songs "Why Can't We Be Friends?", "Low Rider", "Spill the Wine", and "The Cisco Kid".
WAR began playing live shows to sold-out audiences in the 1970s and continues their commitment to being road WARriors, touring over 150 dates a year to this day.
WAR’s music video for “Low Rider”, released 1975. 3:40 in HD, 44,712,629 plays and 567,014 likes on YouTube. Filed under Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Reggae and Soul. AltSounds Curated.