4CD - The Fabulous Thunderbirds - The Jimmie Vaughan Years: Complete Studio Recordings 1978-1989

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The Jimmie Vaughan Years: Complete Studio Recordings 1978-1989 is the definitive anthology of The Fabulous Thunderbirds' formative era, capturing every studio recording made with guitarist Jimmie Vaughan and vocalist Kim Wilson. Opening with thirteen previously unreleased tracks from the band's 1978 sessions with legendary producer Doc Pomus -- long considered a "lost" album -- the collection continues through their recordings for Takoma, Chrysalis, and Epic. Across four discs, it chronicles a vital period that produced landmark albums such as The Fabulous Thunderbirds (Girls Go Wild), What's The Word?, Butt Rockin', T-Bird Rhythm, Tuff Enuff, Hot Number, and Powerful Stuff.

Housed in a deluxe 12" hardback book, the set presents all material in chronological order, offering a five-hour survey of the band's evolution. The accompanying booklet features rare photos and a band history by Bill Bentley. More than a box set, this release is both a definitive document of Vaughan's years with the band and an essential collection for blues, roots, and American rock fans alike -- including signature tracks such as "Tuff Enuff," "Wrap It Up," "She's Tuff," "Powerful Stuff," and many more.

Formed in Austin, Texas in the mid-1970s, The Fabulous Thunderbirds became one of the defining acts of the modern blues revival, blending raw Texas blues with rock 'n' roll swagger. Jimmie Vaughan's guitar playing -- deeply rooted in the traditions of Freddie King, Albert King, and his own Texas heritage -- shaped the group's sound and helped bring blues back into the mainstream. Alongside Kim Wilson's powerhouse vocals and harmonica, the band earned both critical acclaim and commercial success, particularly with the crossover hit "Tuff Enuff." Vaughan would later embark on a successful solo career, but his years with The Fabulous Thunderbirds remain a cornerstone of modern electric blues, influencing countless guitarists and blues-rock bands worldwide.