Sweat Band was a funk ensemble active during the late 1970s and early 1980s, notable for its affiliation with music pioneer George Clinton. The band is known for a distinctive blend of funk and soul, characterized by heavy bass lines, syncopated rhythms, and energetic performances. Among its line-up, the band featured Bootsy Collins, a significant figure in the funk genre, whose virtuosic bass playing contributed to the band's signature sound. Though the band released only one self-titled album in 1980, the Sweat Band is remembered for its unique style and contribution to the funk music tradition.