Harold Ray Brown

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Harold Ray Brown
Long Beach, California
, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • Songwriter
Instrument(s)
Drums
Years active1966–present

Harold Ray Brown (born March 17, 1946) is a founding member of

War, an American funk band in the 1970s to 2000s.[1]
Harold had a number of roles over the years, acting as drummer, percussionist, vocalist, and bandleader.

Brown is the oldest of six children, and the only one in his family to pursue music. He was introduced to music at the First Lutheran Church in Downtown Long Beach.[2] Beginning with the congas, Brown progressed to violin while in elementary school, and took up drums in junior high. He turned down a full scholarship to Valparaiso University in 1964 in order to pursue music.

Brown was rooted in the very beginnings of War. In 1962, he met Howard E. Scott at the Cozy Lounge in Long Beach, California. They were fifteen years old at the time and were hired to play in a band for a casual gig.

Brown started a band called the Creators in 1963 in Long Beach while going to

War
.

Brown left the band to attend college in 1983, majoring in computer science, with a minor in music. He then moved to

Morris “BB” Dickerson, and Lee Oskar.[4]
Brown also works with inner-city youth during the summer, to promote good citizenship through the art of fine drumming.

Harold Ray Brown is a founding member of The Music for Every School Foundation [1]

References

  1. ^ Carl, Wiser. "Harold Brown of War". Song Facts. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  2. ^ Grobaty, Tim (31 August 2018). "War and Low Rider Band's Harold Brown's life comes full circle". the Hi-lo.
  3. ^ Geraldine, Wyckoff (May 3, 2016). "Harold Brown". Off Beat Magazine. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  4. . Retrieved 3 August 2018.

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