. Between 1971 and 2005, the group evolved from raw soul-jazz pioneers into a global pop-funk powerhouse, eventually influencing the R&B landscape for decades. BlackPast.org The Early Years (1971–1974) Maurice White
. Between 1971 and 2005, the group evolved from raw soul-jazz pioneers into a global pop-funk powerhouse, eventually influencing the R&B landscape for decades. BlackPast.org The Early Years (1971–1974) Maurice White