Gene Dozier and the Brotherhood was a prominent funk and soul group during the 1960s and 1970s. Led by Gene Dozier, who was previously a member of the influential R&B group The United Four, the Brotherhood was known for their rhythmic, groove-oriented style. Their most notable work, "Hitch It To The Horse", is considered a classic example of the funk genre. Despite their relatively brief existence, the group had a significant impact on the evolution of soul and funk music, influencing a generation of musicians who followed.