Kim Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Dec 14, 2025 · Malainey's Grill & One Hell of an Irish Bar, Long Beach, CA Malainey's Grill & One Hell of an Irish Bar, Long Beach, CA

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The Fabulous Thunderbirds

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Formed in 1974 by Jimmie Vaughan and Kim Wilson, the Fabulous Thunderbirds play an energized fusion of blues, rock and roll, and R and B. They achieved mainstream success with their 1986 platinum album Tuff Enuff and won a W.C. Handy Award that same year.

Kim Wilson

Detroit-born blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Kim Wilson grew up in California and went pro in 1970. Best known as frontman of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, mentored by Muddy Waters. Solo albums include Tigerman (1993) and That’s Life (1994) on Antone’s.