Attempts to get an airplay for "Lumpen Live" were unsuccessful as the song's lyrics were deemed to be too controversial. It was not unusual for American radio stations to refuse to play The Lumpen's music. In 1972 The Lumpen disbanded due to departing members and shifting priorities in the Black Panther Party. The core members continued to work for the Black Panther Party after The Lumpen was disbanded. Music The band's first song was "No More" written by Bill Calhoun, who later wrote another song of protest calling for the release of Bobby Seale called "Bobby Must Be Set Free". Many of the Band's songs were parodies of popular songs by bands such as The Impressions and The Temptations. Legacy and influence Though the career of The Lumpen was short-lived, they greatly influenced political music in the United States during the 1970s, and later bands such as The Coup, Dead Prez, and Public Enemy. In 2013 music historian Rickey Vincent released a book on The Lumpen titled Party Music: The Inside Story of the Black Panthers Band and How Black Power Transformed Soul Music. The book was given a glowing review by the Black Panther Party's former Minister of Culture, Emory Douglas. The forward was written by Boots Riley. Songs No More Bobby Must be Set Free (Free Bobby) Ol' Pig Nixon Revolution's Come Revolution is the Only Solution We Can't Wait Another Day Set Sister Erika Free References African-American music Funk musical groups Political music artists American music people Black Panther Party