Fabulous Thunderbirds

The Fabulous Thunderbirds are an American blues band formed in 1974. Singer Kim Wilson is the only constant member through the band's entire history. Their 1986 album Tuff Enuff sold over a million copies, and spawned two minor hit singles: the title track and "Wrap It Up".
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==Links to Peel==
Peel seemed to have first played them on his show in January 1980. Further tracks from the band were played on his programmes in the early 80's, including a session they recorded for his programme in a non-BBC studio in 1980. Peel seemed to have lost interest in the band's material after the early 80's.
After Peel's death in 2004, it was later found out that he had four of their albums in his Record Collection: F.
==Sessions==
1. Recorded: unknown. First Broadcast: 26 May 1980
*Walkin' To My Baby / Runnin' Shoes / She's Tuff / Pocket Rocket
==Other Shows Played==
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*09 January 1980 (BFBS): She's Tuff (album - Girls Go Wild) Chrysalis
*14 January 1980: She's Tuff (7" EP - You Ain't Nothin' But Fine) Chrysalis
*06 February 1980: She's Tuff (LP - Girls Go Wild) Chrysalis
*14 February 1980: 'She's Tuff (7 inch)' (Chrysalis)
*20 February 1980 (BFBS): She's Tuff (LP - Girls Go Wild) Chrysalis
*12 April 1980 (BFBS): Low Down Woman (album - What's The Word) Chrysalis 
*14 April 1980: Low-Down Woman (LP - What's The Word) Chrysalis
*16 April 1980: Learn To Treat Me Right (album - What's The Word) Chrysalis 
*29 May 1980: Sugar-Coated Love (LP – What's The Word) Chrysalis
*31 May 1980 (BFBS): Sugar-Coated Love (7") Chrysalis 
*25 June 1980: Pocket Rocket (LP - Girls Go Wild) Chrysalis
*25 June 1980: She's Tuff (LP - Girls Go Wild) Chrysalis
*25 June 1980: Walking Into My Baby (LP - Girls Go Wild) Chrysalis
*25 June 1980: Walking Shoes (unknown)Song title not recognised. Could be "C-Boy's Blues" from Girls Go Wild or "Runnin' Shoes" from What's The Word.
;1982
*23 November 1982: Tell Me (album - T Bird Rhythm) Chrysalis
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
*Official Website
Category:Artists
== References ==