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Average White Band is widely recognized as one of the most influential soul and funk bands in music history, known for their accomplished songwriting and timeless hits.
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Request A ShowSky, Warner Music Entertainment and Screen Scotland are collaborating on a feature doc profiling the unique legacy of Scottish Average White Band.
Sky, Warner Music Entertainment and Screen Scotland are collaborating on a feature doc profiling the unique legacy of Scottish Average White Band.
Sky, Warner Music Entertainment and Screen Scotland are collaborating on a feature doc profiling the unique legacy of Scottish Average White Band.
Produced by acclaimed Scottish independent production company Montrose Pictures, in collaboration with London-based Vertigo Films and four-time Emmy-winning director Sam Bridger, the documentary delves into the band's story.
Produced by acclaimed Scottish independent production company Montrose Pictures, in collaboration with London-based Vertigo Films and four-time Emmy-winning director Sam Bridger, the documentary delves into the band's story.
In 1977, Average White Band issued 'Benny & Us', a collaboration album featuring ex-Drifters front-man Ben E. King on lead vocals.
Average White Band's music has been featured in a commercial for Budweiser.
Average White Band's music has been featured in a commercial for Crest Monarch.
Average White Band's music has been featured in a commercial for Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Average White Band's music has been featured in a commercial for Revlon (Lipglide).
Average White Band's music has been featured in a commercial for Schlitz Malt Liquor.
Average White Band, also known as AWB, was formed in late 1971 in London. The initial lineup included Alan Gorrie, Malcolm “Molly” Duncan, Owen “Onnie” McIntyre, Michael Rosen, Roger Ball, and Robbie McIntosh. Hamish Stuart later replaced Rosen. Duncan and Ball, referred to as the Dundee Horns, had studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art. Gorrie and McIntyre were previously members of Forever More. McIntyre and McIntosh functioned as session musicians for Chuck Berry’s “My Ding-a-Ling.” The band’s name originated from a remark made by Bonnie Bramlett, stating, “This is too much for the average white man.”
The band’s breakthrough occurred in 1973 with a support slot at Eric Clapton’s comeback concert. Their debut album, “Show Your Hand” (1973), released on MCA Records, initially sold poorly. Bruce McCaskill, Clapton’s tour manager, recognized the band’s potential and secured a deal with Atlantic Records. After relocating to Los Angeles, they released their self-titled album, “AWB” (1974), often called “The White Album,” which reached No. 1 on the charts with Arif Mardin as producer. Tragically, Robbie McIntosh died on September 23, 1974, from a heroin overdose. Steve Ferrone subsequently replaced McIntosh.
In 1975, the single “Pick Up the Pieces” from the “AWB” album became a worldwide hit, reaching No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and selling over one million copies, earning a gold disc. It also received a Grammy Nomination for ‘Best R&B Instrumental Performance’. Building on this success, AWB released “Cut the Cake” (1975) and “Soul Searching” (1976), both achieving strong sales and producing several Top 40 singles. “Cut the Cake” was dedicated to McIntosh’s memory and earned a Grammy nomination for ‘Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance’. “Soul Searching” became their biggest US-selling album, reaching platinum status.
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