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'AWB are widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music. Though perhaps best known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit 'Pick Up the Pieces' the band's strength actually lay in their consistently accomplished song-writing, stretching across several gold selling albums and multi- grammy nominations for the legendary Atlantic Records. Somewhat incongruously, given their Scottish roots, the six piece took the influences of their r&b heroes - people like Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Donny Hathaway and others - and developed their own 'authentic' sound which was eagerly adopted by black audiences in the US and elsewhere.
Whilst a good number of cuts - 'Cut The Cake' and 'Let's Go 'Round Again' to name but two - attracted chart action as hit singles, many other album tracks, like 'Schoolboy Crush' and 'Stop The Rain' became much sampled and turn tabled 'rare' grooves. Many more tunes, such as 'Cloudy', 'A Love Of Your Own' and 'Nothing You Can Do' - amongst many others- stand alongside some of the finest soul 'album tracks' ever recorded.
The current line-up of the band - this time with noted US recruits augmenting founder members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre - continue to record and tour around the world to ongoing critical and audience acclaim.
All this and more is perfectly illustrated in the band's latest release 'Soul And The City' which showcases the breadth and depth of the Band's material, all captured within the excitement of a 2006 live performance'' .. MyGen Profile Generator MyGen Profile Generator MyGen Profile Generator MyGen Profile Generator MyGen Profile Generator ....
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Member Since: 8/21/2006
Band Website: averagewhiteband.com
Band Members: AVERAGE WHITE BAND:

Alan Gorrie: Lead Vocals, Bass, Guitar;

Onnie McIntyre: Guitars, Vocals;

Klyde Jones: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass;

Fred Vigdor: Saxophones, Keyboards, Vocals;

Rocky Bryant: Drums and Percussion.

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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Gig Cancellations

We're sorry to announce the cancellations of two shows this fall: the first one to come down was Minneapolis, at Rossi's Blue Star. First, it was closing, then it was saved ...
Posted by Average White Band on Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:08:00 PST

AWB Are Closing Concert At Ryder Cup

The Average White Band will be the closing concert at this years Ryder Cup. The band will play a special 4th St Live gig in Louisville on Sunday 21st September. Alan Gorrie is excited about the ...
Posted by Average White Band on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:54:00 PST

Chuck Barnet & Jerry Wexler

Everyone connected to the Average White Band is truly saddened to mark the passing this week of, firstly, Chuck Barnet - our agent when the band hit the heights and then president of our own agency "H...
Posted by Average White Band on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:50:00 PST

FirstFoot.com Article

Click the link below for an article on FirstFoot.com regarding the best Scottish Bands (incl AWB) and the top 10 Scottish singles (incl Pick Up The Pieces). FirstFoot.com Article...
Posted by Average White Band on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:18:00 PST

AWB - The Uk Tour By Alan Gorrie

AWB-The UK Tour So Far For my part, I want to thank all the fans at the three gigs we've done thus farand am amazed at the response all round. Much more than we ever wouldhave expected, having been ab...
Posted by Average White Band on Fri, 23 May 2008 10:55:00 PST

UK Tour Dates Selling Out

The UK tour in May 08 has some dates which are sold out and others which are close to doing so. The latest details are: Edinburgh Liquid Room on 20 May is 85% sold out, London Jazz Cafe on 24 May...
Posted by Average White Band on Tue, 13 May 2008 09:36:00 PST

Average White Band Website & Discussion Forum

Remember to visit the website at http://www.averagewhiteband.com where you can get details about all the albums, download some exclusive tracks, buy merchandise, learn about the equipment that t...
Posted by Average White Band on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:27:00 PST

New White Page From Alan Gorrie

Alan Gorrie has added a new White Page where he gives his own take on the year gone by and what lies ahead for the band. Follow the link below: http://www.averagewhiteband.com/_whitepage/011108.html...
Posted by Average White Band on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:32:00 PST

New Gig Dates for 2008

Check out the new 2008 gig dates here on MySpace or at http://www.averagewhiteband.com/tourdates.html These include the UK tour in May....
Posted by Average White Band on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:45:00 PST

Interview From Crossroads on KSTC-TV

You can view a recent interview with band members Fred Vigdor and Rocky Bryant broadcast during "Crossroads" on KSTC-TV by clicking this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhO-e1l1SNQ...
Posted by Average White Band on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:07:00 PST