{"product_id":"average-white-band-staff-laminate-1977","title":"Average White Band Staff Laminate 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003eA staff laminate from Average White Band's 1977 tour, sourced directly from the personal archive of Bill 'Doc' Gans — SHOWCO sound engineer who worked alongside some of the most celebrated acts of the funk and rock era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage White Band were at the peak of their powers in 1977 — riding the success of \u003cem\u003ePerson to Person\u003c\/em\u003e and their Atlantic Records run, delivering tight, groove-driven live shows that rivaled anything on the circuit. This bold black laminate, bearing the iconic AWB logo, was worn by working crew on those tours. A striking piece of road history from one of the era's most underrated live acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShows age-appropriate wear consistent with road use. Clip intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staff tour laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average White Band (AWB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Engineer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill 'Doc' Gans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill 'Doc' Gans personal archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used — age-appropriate wear, clip intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the SHOWCO Archives — the ONLY official source for authenticated SHOWCO ephemera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion pieces available in the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair this laminate with our AWB vintage crew shirts — including the Cut the Cake Vintage Tee, and AWB Cut the Cake Vintage Ringer Tee. Search \"Average White Band\" in the shop to find them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProceeds from this sale support music industry charities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Showco, Ltd. Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604413104322,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1005\/4594\/files\/Photo09_73bdb060-0233-4987-8031-64da9284c6bf.jpg?v=1777580617","url":"https:\/\/shop.showcoarchives.com\/products\/average-white-band-staff-laminate-1977","provider":"SHOWCO ® Archives - Swag Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}