The Fabulous Thunderbirds

A concert by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, the American blues rock band formed in Austin in 1974, presented by AGMP Concerts at the Howard Assembly Room in Leeds.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds were formed in Austin in 1974 and signed to Columbia Records, releasing their debut album, Girls Go Wild, in 1979. Kim Wilson, the only member from the original line-up, still leads the group as lead vocalist and harmonica player. Muddy Waters described Wilson as his favourite harmonica player and vocalist. Wilson has named Little Walter, George "Harmonica" Smith, Lazy Lester, James Cotton, Bobby "Blue" Bland, B.B. King, Otis Rush, Jimmie Rodgers and Muddy Waters among his influences.

Over the years the band folded Cajun, rock and roll and soul elements into its blues base. Nick Lowe handled production on the album T-Bird Rhythm. In 1986 the album Tuff Enuff brought the group its greatest commercial success, and its title single, together with "Wrap It Up" and "Look At That", reached the top 40.

The current line-up comprises Kim 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 Howard Assembly Room is a Leeds venue that hosts concerts and shows.