The Fabulous Thunderbirds

The Fabulous Thunderbirds are an American blues rock band formed in Austin in 1974, now presented in Manchester by AGMP Concerts. The concert takes place at Band On The Wall.

Jimmie Vaughan and Kim Wilson founded The Fabulous Thunderbirds in Austin in 1974. Signed to Columbia Records, the group released its first album in 1979. Its commercial high point came in 1986 with the album Tuff Enuff, whose title track and the singles 'Wrap It Up'and 'Look At That'all reached the top 40. Kim Wilson, the only founding member still in the group, continues to lead it on vocals and harmonica. Muddy Waters called Wilson his top harmonica player and singer, and Wilson has cited Little Walter, James Cotton, B.B. King and Otis Rush among his influences.

Later records drew in Cajun, rock 'n roll and soul elements, and the album T-Bird Rhythm was produced by Nick Lowe. The current members listed are Johnny Moeller on guitar, Bob Welsh on piano and guitar, Rudy Albin on drums and Steve Kirsty on bass.

Band On The Wall is a live music venue in Manchester's Northern Quarter that mainly hosts concerts, with a focus on pop, rock and indie. The evening will suit those interested in blues-rooted rock and in the band's best-known songs from the 1980s.