Died On This Date (September 23, 1974) Robbie McIntosh / Drummer For Average White Band
themusicsover Robbie McIntosh
May 6, 1950 – September 23, 1974
Robbie McIntosh was a founding member of and drummer for the Average White Band, possibly the most famous Scottish mostly-White funk band in history. Their 1973 album AWB was a massive hit and included “Pick Up The Pieces,” one of the signature songs of the era. Sadly, McIntosh died of a heroin overdose not long after its release. He was just 24.
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