Kim Wilson, the group’s founder and sole original member, spearheads the group which continues to tour extensively in both the U.S. and Europe. The T-Birds have earned respect for musicianship and devotion to the blues, R & B and rock ‘n roll. Blues legend Muddy Waters called Wilson his favorite harmonica player and vocalist.
Wilson and Jimmie Vaughan founded the T-Birds in 1974 in Austin, Texas. The band released its first album in 1979. Primarily blues influenced, it became a cult classic. In 1986, the Fabulous Thunderbirds reached a commercial peak with the album, “Tuff Enuff.” The single of the same title as well as the singles “Wrap It Up” and “Look At That,” all went top 40. Vaughn left in 1989 but Wilson kept the group going, incorporating keyboards into the guitar-driven sound..
“We started as a straight blues band,” vocalist and harmonica player Wilson says. “We now incorporate a mixture of a lot of different styles. We’re an American music band and we’re much higher energy than we were before.”
All events at the Amp are free. No professional photography is allowed during shows at the Amp. Chairs may be put out the day of the event. Please visit carrolltonga.com/amp for updates, venue guidelines and policies.
The concert is sponsored by Scott Evans Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Nissan.
What: The Fabulous Thunderbirds
When: Saturday, August 20 / 8 pm
Where: The Amp at Adamson Square
For questions concerning this event, please call 770-832-6901 or email [email protected].
Carrollton’s Amp Concert Series continues this Saturday, August 20, with blues and rock icons the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Kim Wilson, the group’s founder and sole original member, spearheads the group which continues to tour extensively in both the U.S. and Europe. The T-Birds have earned respect for musicianship and devotion to the blues, R & B and rock ‘n roll. Blues legend Muddy Waters called Wilson his favorite harmonica player and vocalist.
Wilson and Jimmie Vaughan founded the T-Birds in 1974 in Austin, Texas. The band released its first album in 1979. Primarily blues influenced, it became a cult classic. In 1986, the Fabulous Thunderbirds reached a commercial peak with the album, “Tuff Enuff.” The single of the same title as well as the singles “Wrap It Up” and “Look At That,” all went top 40. Vaughn left in 1989 but Wilson kept the group going, incorporating keyboards into the guitar-driven sound..
“We started as a straight blues band,” vocalist and harmonica player Wilson says. “We now incorporate a mixture of a lot of different styles. We’re an American music band and we’re much higher energy than we were before.”
All events at the Amp are free. No professional photography is allowed during shows at the Amp. Chairs may be put out the day of the event. Please visit carrolltonga.com/amp for updates, venue guidelines and policies.
The concert is sponsored by Scott Evans Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Nissan.
What: The Fabulous Thunderbirds
When: Saturday, August 20 / 8 pm
Where: The Amp at Adamson Square
For questions concerning this event, please call 770-832-6901 or email [email protected].
