Kool & The Gang with Average White Band and The Spinners

May 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM · Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, CT

May 13

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Kool & The Gang

12 concerts

Formed in Jersey City in 1964 as a jazz ensemble, Kool & the Gang became a major funk and R&B group. Best known for their number one hit Celebration, they also scored hits like Jungle Boogie and Joanna, with multiple gold and platinum albums.

The Spinners

6 concerts

Formed in Detroit in 1954, The Spinners helped define Philadelphia soul. Signed to Atlantic in 1972 and teamed with producer Thom Bell. Known for hits like I’ll Be Around, Could It Be I’m Falling in Love, Then Came You and The Rubberband Man.

Average White Band

Scottish funk/R&B hitmakers Average White Band (AWB) broke barriers with a tight groove; US #1 “Pick Up the Pieces,” hits “Cut the Cake,” “Queen of My Soul”; collab Ben E. King.