A truly international affair, Heatwave came together in the mid-1970s, founded by American brothers Keith and Johnnie Wilder who were living in Germany. They split for the UK to team up with Rod Temperton, and soon drafted a Czech drummer, Spanish bassist and two more American guitarists. They played relentlessly all over England, perfecting a unique sound steeped in soul and funk, easily danceable, but not nearly as cheesy as most disco. Their debut LP Too Hot To Handle was ...  [+]