Average White Band

Average White Band was a Scottish funk and R&B group that achieved international success in the 1970s. The band was best known for their hit "Pick Up the Pieces" from the 1974 album "AWB," which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other notable albums include "Cut the Cake" (1975) and "Soul Searching" (1976). Their music was influenced by artists like Marvin Gaye and James Brown. The band collaborated with producer Arif Mardin, and their tracks were frequently sampled by hip-hop artists. The original lineup disbanded in 1982 but later reunited and continued performing until 2024. The products available from the artist Average White Band include CDs, vinyls.