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Jimmie Vaughan developed his own easily recognized personal style. He formed the band The Fabulous Thunderbirds with lead singer and harpist Kim Wilson , bassist Keith Ferguson , and drummers Mike Buck and Fran Christina .
Jimmie Vaughan started in the lead, and has remained there. After worldwide success with the Fabulous Thunderbirds during the '80s, it came time to leave that band and build his own path in exploring different approaches to the blues.
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May 26, 2022 · Since emerging in the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Vaughan has walked the long walk and earned the respect of blues guitar superstars such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Eric Clapton. He has spun his signature licks in dives and stadiums, shared a bill with Jimi Hendrix, and toured the world with Clapton, ZZ Top, and the Rolling Stones.
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Their first two albums were released in 1979 and 1980, with Kim Wilson 's lead vocals and harmonica, Jimmie Vaughan as lead guitarist, and Keith Ferguson on bass guitar. Mike Buck was on drums for the first album but left the band and was replaced by Fran Christina on the second.
Nov 18, 2021 · The first 41 songs on the box set are taken from the albums of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Austin band Jimmie co-led with singer Kim Wilson, who played harmonica like a Houston saxophonist.