Name: 50 - 50th Anniversary
Brand: Average White Band

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

EDSL0164

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-02

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Demon

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Standard:20

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740155736439

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CDx15

Artist

Average White Band

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Edsel

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This unique act, an R'n'B/ soul group from Scotland and originally with no black musicians became one of the best selling and sounding funk bands in the world. The horn section started out as "The Dundee Horns". They can be heard on Johnny Nash's reggae hit "I Can See Clearly Now".

Eric Clapton and Bonnie Bramlett (of Delaney & Bonnie) helped them on their way to becoming a household name. But it wasn't until they reached the US and were signed to Atlantic Records that *Average White Band* really took off. Arif Mardin became their producer and together they couldn't do wrong. All of their seventies albums reached gold or even platinum status and hits such as the timeless "Pick Up The Pieces" and "Cut The Cake" were number 1 hits on the U.S. Billboard Charts.

Tragedy hit the young group in 1974 when their drummer, Robbie McIntosh died at a Hollywood party in a drug-related incident, but their act only became stronger. It was after Robbie's death, Steve Ferrone joined to replace Robbie on drums, and was the only black musician in band, it was a standing joke in the band that they 'played' with the press because of their band name.

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With an impressive catalogue of releases, Edsel Records offers a diverse range of music for every taste. From iconic classics to exciting new discoveries, their collection is sure to captivate music enthusiasts of all generations. Whether you're a fan of rock, pop, soul, or any other genre, Edsel has something special waiting for you.

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Widely and rightly regarded as one of the best ever soul and funk bands, the now legendary Average White Band tore-up the rule book and conquered the US, UK and International charts with a series of soul and disco hits between 1974 and 1980. 

AWB’s repertoire has been a source of inspiration and influence for many R&amp;B acts and they are one of the most sampled bands in history, remaining relevant today, continuing to reach new generations of younger audiences. • Snoop Dogg, Fatboy Slim, Ice Cube, Puff Daddy, TLC, Rick Ross, will.i.am and Mark Ronson amongst countless others, have all borrowed sections of their grooves. 

50 is a 133 track/15 Disc 50th anniversary celebration of the Band’s classic studio albums from 1973’s debut Show Your Hand, up to 1982’s Cupid’s In Fashion. The set also includes their Live album Person To Person, which was also a US Top 30 Album, the ‘spoiler’ album Volume VIII, the reconfigured Shine – aka ‘On The Strip’ - and an 8 track disc with selected 12” mixes, two of which make their CD debut, early versions, live and later discovered tracks.

50 includes an Introductory note from Onnie McIntyre with his personal recollections, although the framework of these 10,000 word notes have appeared in previous collections or releases. However, as they were such indepth interviews both Alan Gorrie and Hamish Stuart felt that there wasn’t anything further that could be written about those early days.

50 - 50th Anniversary

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Discover 50 - 50th Anniversary by Average White Band. Widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands, this 15-disc set celebrates their classic studio albums and includes live tracks. Label: Edsel.