2008 Blues Music Awards winners announced
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tommy Castro, Koko Taylor, Hubert Sumlin, The Holmes Brothers, Kim Wilson and more

This Summer in Europe

Following appearances in Finland and Sweden, Kim Wilson will team up with James Cotton and Charlie Musselwhite at the Notodden Blues Festival, backed up by The Fabulous Thunderbirds band. Ray Davies, Koko Taylor, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Little Feat are also scheduled.

On BBC Radio

BBC Radio host/actor/fellow harp player Paul Jones (Manfred Mann, The Blues Band) sat down with Kim Wilson last summer in London for a candid chat about the Thunderbirds, Kim's solo carreer, and of course, blues. The programme aired Sep 3rd. listen now

Painted On

The latest CD,
"Painted On", was produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, and Kim Wilson, released on Tone-Cool/Artemis Records. Listen / Buy  More
 

watch video: Live at B.B. King's
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more video:
'Two Time Fool'

Whatcha Done/Wrap It Up
Tuff Enuff
(IE only)

More videos on MySpace

Originating in Austin, Texas during the 1970s, The Fabulous Thunderbirds developed a distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles. Their blend of Texas style blues and power rock led to such barnburners as "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up." Co-founder Kim Wilson, the sole original member; still spearheads the group as it evolves into its newest incarnation. more>