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Formed in London, UK, Heatwave are a funk/disco group who came into international success in the mid-70s and 80s, known for the hits, “Boogie Nights,” “Always and Forever” and “The Groove Line.”

The band came together initially when two American serviceman brothers, Jennie Wilder and Keith Wilder, who were based in Germany, began performing together. After they were discharged, they moved to London, UK in 1975 to team up with songwriter/keyboardist Rod Temperton. They then fleshed out the lineup with Spaniard Mario Mantese (bass), Czechoslovakian Ernest Berger (drums) and Americans Jesse Whitens (guitar) and Eric Johns (guitar). With the multicultural nature of the group, they managed to create an eclectic sound that pushed their music well ahead of their peers, becoming pioneers in their genre.

After touring the London club circuit, they gained the attention of GTO Records, with their simple disco beats and heavy funk grooves. They began recording their debut album but the tragic murder of Jesse Whitens set them back. However, finding a replacement in Roy Carter, they began recording again, releasing a string of singles culminating in the hit disco anthem, 1977’s “Boogie Nights.” The song hit number two in the UK charts and also became a top five hit in America. Their debut album appeared later that year, titled “Too Hot to Handle,” peaking at number five in the R&B charts. By the end of the year, they had also gained a number two hit in the US with their soul ballad, “Always and Forever.”

Success followed them into their next album, “Central Heating,” in 1978, featuring the hit, “The Groove Line,” which scaled the top of the charts. However, lineup instability followed shortly after, with both Johns and Temperton leaving the band. Further tragedy hit after Mantese was stabbed by his girlfriend and was left paralysed, forcing his retirement. In 1979, Heatwave had recuperated to record their third album, “Hot Property,” which despite its strong collection of songs, failed to make much of an impression in the charts.

Bad luck seemed to follow the members of Heatwave, with Jonnie Wilder suffering a paralysing car crash in 1980. His brother continued to lead the group, releasing “Candles,” which featured the top 40 single, “Gangsters of the Groove.” Heatwave continued to be a powerful presence in the world of disco ad funk, but in 1983, they brought the group to a close after several lineup difficulties. However in 1989, the Wilder brothers returned, with “Sound of Soul,” which led to the group to continue to tour in the UK and America, releasing a live album in 1997, titled “Live at the Greek Theater.” Their classic hit, “Boogie Nights” was reimagined in 2002, through an extended club remix which helped to spread Heatwave’s music to a whole new generation of dance fans. Jonnie Wilder sadly passed away in his sleep at his home in Ohio, US, in 2006.

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There is a bit of lying by omission with these old-school acts. We accept that some (actually many) of the original members are no longer in the groups. Unless the missing member was a majorly integral force in the band, say for example a Raphael Sadiq from the Tony's or a Michael Jackson from the Jacksons, then we as music consumers can accept the change.

But promoters should be forced to advise the consumer of such matters. My problem with Heatwave, who I saw last year, is three-fold and relatable to this type of deception. First, notice how the concert promos usually use photos from the bands heyday? Is this not the same as phishing? The band that actually takes the stage is not even close to the publicity photo. In Heatwave, there is literally only one original member of the entire band left. Secondly, and this is for ALL the acts that do this. If they are performing with a DAT, they should note this. In my humble opinion, for a "BAND" to perform with a DAT is blasphemy.

Finally, I want to see the bands jam their songs and engage the audience. So imagine my deflation when three guys calling themselves Heatwave walk onto the stage and one of them is using a walker. I'm not insensitive to life's challenges and I feel for the performer as a person. But when I pay good money to see a performance, I want to see a performance! Is that wrong?

For my money, as much as I loved Heatwave, I will no longer destroy the memory I have of this super group. I will no longer pay to be lied to. And I will no longer pay to see this incarnation of Heatwave.

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This international seven piece band are most well-known for their famous funk and disco hits most likely played by our parents, however this band aren't just a one hit wonder they set out to change the face of music and its that they did. There attempt to fuse together disco and funk can be heard in hit songs 'Boogie Nights', 'Always and Forever', and 'Groove Lines', all which can be expected to be heard during a live set. It is a clear sign of an established artist when songs which have continued to be played over the years are still to this day regarded as timeless, and Heatwave produce songs that you can never tire of hearing. Despite the line-up of the band altering slightly over the years there is no denying that when they grace the stage in their signature white suits they bring energy and excitement as if it was their first ever show. Of course, the audience are sent into a frenzy during their most famous hits showing exactly why this band were as successful as they were. Not only this, but when this band sing their slower songs it is then that their true raw talent is able to be showcased, a testament as to why they were and still are considered soul legends.

In the disco explosion of the 70s, huge artists such as Chic and Sister Sledge made a reputation for themselves around the globe with their own take on easy listening funk and dance floor fillers. A lesser remembered yet equally successful group was UK funk/disco band Heatwave. They have also enjoyed more longevity than a large amount of artists from this prolific era as they still take to stage today. Although the lineup has changed substantially over the years, founding member and vocalist Keith Wilder remains.

The multi-nationality of the original group stands true today with a variety of instrumentalists coming together from around the globe to celebrate the iconic genres of funk and disco. The influence of all of these exterior backgrounds is what helped Heatwave stand out in their heyday and now it translates to an interesting live show with a large variety of instruments and musicians all using them in innovative ways. Plus there are the hits including 'Always and Forever' and 'Boogie Nights' to keep the crowds dancing along to the irresistibly retro beats as they are transported back to the colourful decade of disco and divas.

This concert began with THE INTRUDERS, followed by ENCHANTMENT, then THE DRAMATICS, and finally the late & great Rod Temperton's group, HEATWAVE! HEATWAVE was the pièce de résistance for the event save one mishap ... HEATWAVE dropped one of the verses to their hit song, "Grooveline"! Everyone in the audience was more than ready to "Grab [our] friends [and] catch the train comin' through [and] climb on board, where [we] leave up to you" ... . Finally, the NEW STYLISTICS stole the show away with their hits from the 70's; however, they failed to perform one of their SUPER hits, "Sideshow", leaving the audience aghast. My grade for this event was a "B+".

I am pretty disappointed. We purchased these tickets because we are members of sidekick and you all advertised that Heatwave would be at Crofoot with a picture of the original Heatwave. We knew most of the original members are deceased however, just like most older groups we were willing and excited to see Heatwave and listen to the sounds even if some members were replaced. We were dressed up and excited However, once we arrived we were told that Heatwave was a very young rap group and not the Heatwave as you all made it appear. I have been trying to get a refund and we are getting nowhere. I’m very disappointed in Songkick

Far as the show heat wave and the other guys was excellent but the seating and boarding the ship was unprofessional and in organize and where I pay my money to sit I was last seated there. So disappointed

Heatwave was amazing! The show was great wanted more, did not want them to stop singing!!!!!!! This show brought back so many great memories!!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to seeing them again in concert!!!

The music was on point! They sounded amazing and brought back awesome memories!!! I would go see them again without hesitation. The entire show was very well done. The guys still had the moves.

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Following an explosive performance at Madison Square Garden last month, dance-pop DJ duo Two Friends have announced the first phase of their North American tour. Heatwave: The Tour, announced Tuesday, will stop in 20 cities, beginning with a performance in St. Louis on Jan. 21, followed by shows in Indianapolis, Detroit, Boston, and Atlanta before wrapping the first phase in Los Angeles on March 1.

“We’re so insanely excited to bring Heatwave: The Tour across North America,” the duo shared in a press statement. “With each tour, we always try to elevate and create an entirely unique experience for our fans. Heatwave will be our biggest endeavor yet with so many surprises and new music in store. This is phase one with more to come… Let’s make it hot!”

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Heat Wave Drum & Bugle Corps is a music and marching educational organization based in Tampa Bay, Florida. Membership is open to anyone 14 to 21 years of age. Our goal is to provide a wholesome family organization that will help Florida's youth develop life skills that will prepare them for adulthood - all while having fun and learning how to be better performers.

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Heatwave Setlist at Musikladen, Bremen, Germany

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• Always and Forever
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• Living for the Weekend
• Walking in Rhythm
• Fly, Robin, Fly by Silver Convention
• Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players
• Sing a Song by Earth, Wind & Fire

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Heatwave: The Band That Wouldn’t Die

A Stabbing, a Car Accident, Paralysis, a Coma: Nothing Could Stop the Heatwave – the Pre-Eminent Multi-Ethnic Band of the Funk, Boogie and Disco Era.

While noodling about this issue’s subject, it occurred to me that during the foundational period of today’s dance floor, music was quite often labeled and/or aligned by race or ethnicity. Think about it. When I write “Rock”… you think of what ethnic group? How about “Soul”? Therefore, bands were often thought of or labeled as Caucasian, African American or Latin, with few that crossed outside the lines. While there are still some demographic tendencies with music today, more often than not Hip-hop, House and Pop overall represent the tapestry of diversity in the U.S. and abroad.

The band I’d like to share a bit about was different in that its composition was multi-racial and multi-ethnic during a time (mid-’70s to early-’80s) when most groups of a similar ilk were not. It was a group that never rose to the moniker of “the best” but man, were they great, and did they produce some anthems for the dance floor. Still hunkered down in winter’s freeze, I present the gift of a Heatwave!

Johnnie Wilder, Jr. had a vision while he was in the army in Germany and upon pulling some like-minded musicians and singers (including his brother Keith from Dayton, Ohio) together, they began to tour as “Johnnie Wilder and the Chicago Heatwave. Guitarist Jesse Whitten hailed from that great city and was the rationale behind the name, but in a perverse bit of foreshadowing of the tragedy that would befall the band, Whitten was stabbed and killed before the group recorded their first album. With their army connections, military bases in Europe became fertile ground for the band to fine tune their skills and find their niche. They also began to perform in clubs in London, opening up for American soul and R&B bands.

The spark that ignited Heatwave occurred when a British songwriter and musician answered an ad that Johnnie placed in a British music publication. Rod Temperton was chock-full o’ talent and material. The immortal Mr. Temperton, of course, would late write or co-author songs including “Thriller,” “Stomp,” “Razzamatazz,” “Give Me the Night (LP),” “Rock With You,” “Live In Me” (one of my all-timers by Rufus & Chaka), “Yah Mo B There,” “Off the Wall,” “The Secret Garden,” “Baby Come To Me,” “The Lady In My Life,” “The Genie,” “Light Up the Night” and “Sweet Freedom” to just scratch the surface of his Grammy-laden career.

Temperton’s material and the group’s signing to Britain’s GTO Records in 1976 would lead Heatwave to their first album, Too Hot To Handle. Catapulted by the epic hit “Boogie Nights,” there was no doubt the boys were there to party!

Yet even as the band and the album began to sell like crazy in the U.S., CBS Records decided to NOT put the multi-racial/ethnic group’s picture on the album. There was a concern that “sociological factors” might negatively impact Heatwave’s appeal with U.S. consumers. This was in direct contrast to Europe where artists are artists!

Rod would also pen “Always and Forever,” “The Groove Line,” “Star of a Story,” “Gangsters of the Groove,” “Lettin’ It Loose,” “Keep Tomorrow for Me” and “Party Suite” with the band and after he left, in ’78, to work for Quincy Jones along with the boatload of other star artists.

In 1978, Heatwave bass player and vocalist Mario Mantese was stabbed in the heart by his girlfriend. He awoke from a coma to find he could no longer play or sing, as he was blind, mute and paralyzed. The band rallied, but a year later, founder and lead vocalist Johnnie Wilder, Jr. was involved in a car accident that left him paraplegic. Johnnie overcame that obstacle and continued to do studio production and some singing but his live work, which included skilled dancing, would sadly be finished.

Heatwave added British-born J.D. Nicolas, who did a great job with singing but was not nearly the dancer that Wilder was, and that element of Heatwave’s shows began to be reduced. While the next several years brought some success, once J.D. left (replacing Lionel Ritchie in The Commodores), the band’s luster began to subside. Album sales dropped precipitously by the mid-’80s though the group continued to heavily tour England, the rest of Europe and the Far East through the ’90s. Even today, a “new look” Heatwave led by Keith still does their thing. Mario Mantese miraculously recovered from his paralysis and regained his eyesight and has written books and acts as a “spiritual teacher.” Johnnie Wilder continued to produce and sing into the early-’90s in the gospel arena. He died in his hometown in 2006.

Thus is tale of a band that had its foundation in America, its growth in Europe and its legacy worldwide. Once again, we see the magic and lubricity of music. In this case, Johnnie’s own tragedy and that of others did not deter his musical vision. It illustrates how the diversity of this self-contained band led to its strength through adversity. Thankfully for “Always And Forever”, we will have Heatwave!

Foundations is a monthly column by DEL. This column originally appeared in 5 Magazine’s March 2015 issue .

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Los Angeles, CA The United Theater on Broadway

Thousand Oaks  BofA PAC

San Jose, CA  San Jose Civic

Reno, NV  Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort

Portland, OR  Keller Auditorium

Eugene, OR  McDonald Theatre

Vancouver, BC  Orpheum Theatre

Seattle, WA Moore Theatre

Hammond, IN  The Venue at Horseshoe

Buffalo, NY  UB Center For The Arts

Hartford, CT  Mortensen Hall at the Bushnell Center

Wilkes-Barre, PA  F.M. Kirby Center

Lynn, MA  Lynn Auditorium

Atlantic City, NJ  Tropicana Showroom

Brooklyn, NY  Kings Theatre

Louisville, KY  Brown Theatre

St. Louis, MO  The Factory

Oklahoma City, OK  The Criterion

San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre

Albuquerque, NM   Revel

Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson Theatre

Highland, CA Yaamava’ Theater

ADRIAN BELEW

“The 1981 through 1984 King Crimson created a music all its own. Timeless. Beautiful. Complex. Fierce. For the fans who lived through it then, and the ones who never got to witness it, our aim is to bring it to life again. A monumental task but we’re going for it!  There are not enough exclamation points to express my excitement!”

“Being a part of this ensemble is an extraordinary privilege and opportunity to perform some of the most beloved, timeless, and monumental music of the 80’s (and beyond) with truly inspired musicians. This music resonates deeply with me. Adrian, Tony and Danny are unique musicians with an otherworldly insight into presenting rich musical complexities in a very accessible way, and I am looking forward to searching each other’s musical minds in real time on stage. I’m sure sparks will fly.” He continues, “Father Robert Fripp is one of our historical geniuses. His highly specific and exceptionally brilliant guitar technique is studied and revered. His contribution to the quality of my musical life, and so many others is supreme. I can assure the fans of KC that I will be putting my best foot forward to respect this great music with the care and intensity it deserves. Did I say ‘sparks will fly?’”

“This is going to be quite a tour. Revisiting some of my favorite music is a treat in itself, but in company of this stellar lineup, I expect to have my musical butt kicked! And it’s also great that we’re not just playing a few shows, we’re hitting it hard. So, Road Dogs are coming to your area soon.”

DANNY CAREY

“I am very excited to share the stage with three of my favorite musicians on the planet. Tony, Steve and Adrian have always been a source of inspiration for me since the beginning of my career, and now to be able to share a bit of my musical journey with them is a dream come true. There’s nothing better to make some sparks fly and light a fire under your ass than getting out of your musical comfort zone, and I can’t think of any other three guys I’d rather do this with.  I think I can speak for all of us when I say I hope all of our fans are as excited as we are about this tour.”

Thank you for joining the BEAT Mailing List. Long live the Crimson King.

Booking inquiries:

Randy Salcedo – Sound Talent Group https://www.soundtalentgroup.com/

For Media Enquires:

Steve Karas

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