Incredible Bongo Band

The Incredible Bongo Band was an American funk group formed in 1972 by Michael Viner, an executive at MGM Records. The band released two albums: "Bongo Rock" (1973) and "The Return of the Incredible Bongo Band" (1974). Their version of the song "Apache" became a cornerstone of hip-hop music, frequently sampled by artists such as DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Their music is characterized by prominent bongo and conga drums, influencing numerous musicians across various genres. The products available from the artist Incredible Bongo Band include vinyls, CDs.