Heatwave

United Kingdom, 1975–now

Multinational, London-based funk-disco band formed in 1975, featuring songwriter Rod Temperton (later a key writer for Michael Jackson). 'Boogie Nights' and 'Always and Forever' fused a rich funk groove with lush disco-soul.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Heatwave and 0 artists Heatwave influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Heatwave?

• Earth, Wind & Fire — Heatwave's lush funk-disco is cut from the same cloth as Earth, Wind & Fire's expansive, horn-driven funk-soul.
• Sly and the Family Stone — Sly and the Family Stone's psychedelic funk is part of the groove foundation beneath Heatwave.