Heatwave is an international funk/disco band formed in 1975, renowned for their distinctive fusion of R&B, soul, funk, and disco. Key members included the Wilder brothers, Johnnie and Keith, and Rod Temperton who later became a successful songwriter, penning hits for artists like Michael Jackson. Heatwave's signature sound is characterized by complex, danceable rhythms and harmonious vocals, best exemplified in influential tracks like "Boogie Nights" and "Always and Forever". Their contribution to the disco and funk genres in the late 1970s significantly impacted the music landscape and continues to influence contemporary artists.