Average White Band
Celebrating 50 Years of Concerts at the WVU Coliseum
April 30, 1977
Average White Band
with Special Guest Wild Cherry
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| SHOW DATE: Saturday, April 30, 1977 • 8:15pm | ||
| Despite their name, Average White Band was anything but average. They were
one of the few white groups to achieve success and credibility playing
funk. According to "AllMusic.com," their tight, fiery sound belied
their Scottish heritage and instead, evoked American R&B hotbeds
like Detroit, Memphis and Philadelphia.
Opening act Wild Cherry hailed from Pittsburgh and is, perhaps, best known for their iconic hit "Play That Funky Music." Together the two bands drew an enthusiastic 10,000 concert-goers to the Coliseum in April 1977. |
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