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Average White Band

Funk / Soul / R&B·other·established·United Kingdom
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Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
517
YT SUBS
13K
CHAMPIONS
0

Average White Band (AWB) is a Scottish funk, soul, and R&B band formed in London in 1972, originally comprised of six Scottish musicians. They achieved major success between 1974 and 1980, best known for the million-selling instrumental hit 'Pick Up the Pieces' and albums like AWB and Cut the Cake, and continue to perform today with an updated lineup, including a 2024 farewell UK tour.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • SoulMusic Hall of Fame induction
  • 2024 farewell UK tour
  • Multiple charting albums including AWB and Cut the Cake
  • 'Pick Up the Pieces' surpassed 101M+ Spotify streams
  • Million-selling instrumental hit 'Pick Up the Pieces'
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Q:Is Average White Band underrated?

Average White Band has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 27 out of 100. they have notable achievements including soulmusic hall of fame induction.

Q:What genre is Average White Band?

Average White Band works in Funk / Soul / R&B originating from United Kingdom (Scotland). As a other artist at the "established" level, Average White Band has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Funk scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Average White Band have?

Average White Band has approximately 517 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 13K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Average White Band?

Fans of Average White Band often also enjoy The Brothers Johnson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Tower of Power, Chic. These artists share common ground in the Funk space and/or the United Kingdom other scene. If you appreciate Average White Band's approach to funk / soul / r&b, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Average White Band more famous?

With a Gap Score of 27/100, Average White Band's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: with 517 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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