The Fabulous Thunderbirds

The Fabulous Thunderbirds are an American blues rock band formed in Austin in 1974. This Edinburgh concert at The Queen's Hall is presented by AGMP Concerts.

Jimmie Vaughan and Kim Wilson founded the group in Austin in 1974, and Wilson is the only founding member still performing with it. Signed to Columbia Records, the band released Girls Go Wild in 1979. Their early sound rested mainly on blues, and later records brought in Cajun, rock and roll and soul influences. The 1986 album Tuff Enuff produced three singles that reached the top 40: the title track, Wrap It Up and Look At That. T-Bird Rhythm was produced by Nick Lowe.

Muddy Waters described Kim Wilson as his favourite harmonica player and vocalist. Wilson has cited Little Walter, George "Harmonica" Smith, Lazy Lester, James Cotton, Bobby "Blue" Bland, B.B. King, Otis Rush, Jimmy Rodgers and Muddy Waters among his influences. The line-up comprises Wilson on lead vocals and harmonica, Johnny Moeller on guitar, Bob Welsh on piano and guitar, Rudy Albin on drums and Steve Kirsty on bass.

The Queen's Hall hosts concerts and shows in Edinburgh. The evening is an AGMP Concerts presentation, so the programme follows the band's blues and roots-rock repertoire from its catalogue.