Description

Widely and rightly regarded as one of the best ever soul and funk bands, the now legendary Average White Band toreup the rule book and conquered the US, UK amp International charts with a series of soul and disco hits between 1974 and 1980.AWBrsquos repertoire has been a source of inspiration and influence for many RampB 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.lsquoPerson To Personrsquo is the 5th album by AWB, originally released at the end of 1976. The Double album was recorded live during their SoldOut US Tour at Tower Theater and The Spectrum, Philadelphia and at The Syria Mosque, Pittsburgh The Coliseum, Cleveland. It was produced by Atlanticrsquos legendary producer, Arif Mardin and reached 28 in the USA.lsquoPerson To Personrsquo includes an 18minute funkjam of lsquoPick Up The Piecesrsquo and a 9minute extravaganza in lsquoI Heard It Through The Grapevinersquo. Average White Band Heavyweight-LP is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £22