Eric Burdon and War was a transatlantic, multicultural fusion band that emerged in the late 1960s. The band's music combines rock, funk, jazz, R&B, and soul, with Eric Burdon, former lead vocalist of British group The Animals, providing distinctive, gritty vocals. Their most influential work, "Spill the Wine," achieved significant commercial success and is considered a classic of its era. The band's unique blending of musical styles and Burdon's powerful voice significantly contributed to the development of funk rock.