Jerry Cortez of Tower of Power: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview
As a dyed-in-the-wool fan of Beatles British invasion and down-and-dirty ’70s funk, ala Tower of Power, Jerry Cortez was born to take up the mantle as the guitarist of California’s funkiest band.
Growing up in the Bay Area of San Francisco, Jerry Cortez was immersed in music and would watch shows, taking in the sights and sounds. Plus, his father, Victor, played tenor sax and sang in Tower of Power, leading to an early association with the band to which he would one day lend his licks.