Heatwave is an influential funk-disco band known for their slick production and catchy hits that dominated dance floors and charts during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Formed in 1975 by American serviceman Johnnie Wilder Jr. and his brother Keith, the band's multinational lineup originally included members from the United States, Britain, Czechoslovakia, and Jamaica. Their international blend extended to their music, creating a universally appealing sound that married funk rhythms with a disco flair.

Heatwave burst into the mainstream with their 1976 debut album "Too Hot to Handle," which featured the classic single "Boogie Nights." The song not only secured a spot as No. 2 on the UK Chart but also became a defining track of the era. The band continued to enjoy success with follow-up albums 'Central Heating' and 'Hot Property' which further showcased their sophisticated grooves and lush harmonies. Despite facing several challenges, including the paralysis of frontman Johnnie Wilder Jr. and the death of their noted songwriter Rod Temperton, the band's enduring appeal is evident in the expanded editions of their classic albums and the recent remixes and re-recordings of their timeless hits. Heatwave remains a beloved staple of the disco and funk genres, remembered for heating up the airwaves with their infectious grooves.

Genres

Brit Funk

Classic Soul

Disco

Funk

Motown

P Funk

Post-disco

Quiet Storm

Soul

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Latest Release

Planet Dust EP

Heatwave

Single - Released October 27, 2023