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BIOGRAPHY:
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A.W.B. Vocal/Instrumental group originally from Scotland. This
band was one of the best selling R&B/Soul group in the world
whereas only two memebers were black persons !. They debuted as
an horn section as "THE DUNDEE HORNS" and played with Johnny
NASH.
Oriignal members: Alan GORRIE (b. 19th
July 1946, Perth, Scotland; bass, vocals); Mike ROSEN (trumpet,
guitar); replaced by Hamish STUART (b. 8th October 1949,
Glasgow, Scotland; guitar, vocals); Owen 'Ormie' McINTYRE (b.
25th September 1945, Lennoxtown, Scotland; guitar); Malcolm
'Mollie' DUNCAN (b. 24th August 1945, Montrose, Scotland;
saxophone); Roger BALL (b. 4th June 1944, Broughty Ferry,
Scotland; saxophone, keyboards); Robbie McINTOSH (b. 6th May
1950, Dundee, Scotland, d. 23 September 1974, Hollywood, U.S.A;
drums). McINTOSH died on 1974 and was replaced by Steve
FERRONE til 1983. Notice that McINTOSH & Steve FERRONE were
members of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express. Hamish STUART also
joined Paul McCARTNEY's touring Band.
The group was re-formed in 1988 was
GORRIE, McINTYRE, BALL and Alex LIGERTWOOD who was lead singer
with SANTANA.
12" singles
(actually indexed: 7)

Top Disco Dance Chart: --
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Years |
Label |
Imprint Réf # |
Credits |
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1988 |
TRACK Record Co. |
TRK 58831-1 |
Gr |
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1982 |
RCA (U.K) |
RCAT 274 |
Gr |
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RCA (U.K) |
RCAT 250 |
Gr |
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1980 |
RCA (U.K) |
AWB 122 |
Gr |
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RCA (U.K) |
XC 1152 |
Gr |
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1979 |
RCA (U.K) |
XC 1096 |
Gr |
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RCA (U.K) |
XC 1087 |
Gr |
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1978 |
Atlantic |
DSKO 118 |
Gr |
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1977 |
Atlantic |
DSKO 99 |
Gr |
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last update:
02.23.2008 |
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7" singles
(actually indexed: 0)

Top Disco Dance Chart: Atlantic 45-3229
(1975)
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Years |
Label |
Imprint Réf # |
Credits |
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1980 |
Arista |
AS-0553 |
Gr |
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Arista |
AS-0515 |
Gr |
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1979 |
Atlantic |
45-3563 |
Gr |
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1978 |
Atlantic |
45-3481 |
Gr |
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1977 |
Atlantic |
45-3427 |
Gr |
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Atlantic |
45-3402 |
Gr |
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Atlantic |
45-3388 |
Gr |
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1976 |
Atlantic |
45-3363 |
Gr |
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Atlantic |
45-3354 |
Gr |
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1975 |
Atlantic |
45-3304 |
Gr |
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Atlantic |
45-3285 |
Gr |
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Atlantic |
45-3261 |
Gr |
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1974 |
Atlantic |
45-3229 |
Gr |
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last update:
02.23.2008 |
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Albums
(actually indexed: 14)

Top Disco Dance Chart: Atlantic SD-7308
(1974)
Compact-Disc:
(actually indexed: 2)

Top Disco Dance Chart: --
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Years |
Label |
Imprint Réf # |
Credits |
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1999 |
Whiteskool |
98911-2 |
Gr |
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1997 |
Foundation |
1601-2 |
Gr |
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last update:
02.23.2008 |
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