In short
The artists most similar to Average White Band are Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Sly & the Family Stone, The Isley Brothers and Commodores, from the same funk and r&b circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Average White Band?
The artists most similar to Average White Band are Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Sly & the Family Stone, The Isley Brothers and Commodores, from the same funk and r&b circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Average White Band?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The O’Jays have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Average White Band" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Average White Band?
Average White Band is usually associated with funk and r&b (group · GB · active since 1971), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 31 October 2026.