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The Daily Collegian Friday, April 27,1990 Page 3 THUNDERBIRDS Continued from page 1 , • ' rock" so lhat they don't err when referring to it. For Wilson, it isjust simply the blues. It is the style he learned playing wilh Albert Collins and Muddy Waters prior to his 15-year career.' He praised both men for being"like a second father" to him. * " "I was honored by them treating me like an equal," Wilson said. "The novelty [of playing wilh theinj has never worn off. When I Ihink about it now, its sUil a big thrill." The impact the two blues {{reals made on Wilson can be heard in the rootsy "Rairrlh' In My Heart" and on other songs filled with tidbits of ageless blues vernacular. Cuts such as "Knock Yourself Out." "Rock This Place" and the tide track feature the rhythmic punch the band likes to emphasize. Wilson cred¬ ited that focus to noted industry guitarist Dave Edmunds, who produced "TufFEnuff." " I believe that Dave Edmunds knew how to connect radio with rawn'ess. Most musicians don't know how to produce a record. They don't know how to turn knobs, they just know how to play," Wilson said. "Dave's one ofthe best record producers there is to get that real sound and make it connect to radio airplay. Dave got the stuff to where I liked it and it would still be played [on radio]." To hlghlightVaughan's guitar work on "Powerful Stuff." theT-Blrdsdecided tomakea change. They brought In former ZZ-Top producer Terry Man¬ ning, whose guitar expertise radiated from the "Ires hombres malos" effort, "Eliminator." Man¬ ning's work is evident on "Powerful Stuffs* ener¬ getic cuts, but Wilson said thatEdmunds'isn'tout ofthe picture." Wilson said attention to musicianship Is one of the T-Birds" strengths. He said that the band constantly refines their talents by doing work out¬ side the group or by possessing skills they've devel¬ oped over the years. _—, <*j, "I'd be lying if I didn't want people lo know more about what we did [outside the band],"Wilson said. "1 want people to know more about the facets of what we do. A lol of people never even knewl played the harmonica." . >: ■ , ■* . ..• Wilson recently returned from a European stint with Edmunds and Graham Parker before the T- Birds' current tour. He even worked with Dion of Dion and The Belmonts. Wilson has constant requests from other artists to join them In the studio as does Vaughan, who is slated to do an album with his brother. Stevie Ray. Drummer Fran Christina and bassist Preston Hubbard are also tenured blues musicians. Both were former members ofthe group. Room Full Of Blues. Wilson said that when the band Is together and tours, thebottom line isjust gettingOJ*on stage and'bustingitup." TheT-Blrds last appearance in town at the Big Fresno Fair gave thems^me fond memories. That was right up there with any of the best gigs I've ever played. I'm sa*/ingthat directly from my heart." said Wilson, who grew up in Goleta. "1 was so thrilled wilh thatbunch of people because I'd never played there before. ■ It was a good bunch of people I had no Idea about. I'll be ready to come to Fresno this time." The response the band received from their lirs t appearance genuinely surprised Wilson. So much so that he concluded the interview by Inquiring about the city's music background. "Cher's frotn Fresno?" Wilson puz^ledly asked minutes later. LETTERS Continued from page 2 Blue." v True, my Giants are off to a lousy start this season, and I'll admit it, but I'm a true fan, not a fair-weather fan who will dump my team because they are doing poorly. The 'advice' given in the article. "Be consistent. Dump the loser...*' is the philosophy of an unfaithful fan. Ho-Humm-Dabv. LfeaZIto (Fresno is approximately 215 miles from Los Angeles and 179 miles from San Francisco.) 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Title | 1990_04 The Daily Collegian April 1990 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1990 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
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Title | April 27, 1990, Page 3 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1990 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Full-Text-Search | The Daily Collegian Friday, April 27,1990 Page 3 THUNDERBIRDS Continued from page 1 , • ' rock" so lhat they don't err when referring to it. For Wilson, it isjust simply the blues. It is the style he learned playing wilh Albert Collins and Muddy Waters prior to his 15-year career.' He praised both men for being"like a second father" to him. * " "I was honored by them treating me like an equal," Wilson said. "The novelty [of playing wilh theinj has never worn off. When I Ihink about it now, its sUil a big thrill." The impact the two blues {{reals made on Wilson can be heard in the rootsy "Rairrlh' In My Heart" and on other songs filled with tidbits of ageless blues vernacular. Cuts such as "Knock Yourself Out." "Rock This Place" and the tide track feature the rhythmic punch the band likes to emphasize. Wilson cred¬ ited that focus to noted industry guitarist Dave Edmunds, who produced "TufFEnuff." " I believe that Dave Edmunds knew how to connect radio with rawn'ess. Most musicians don't know how to produce a record. They don't know how to turn knobs, they just know how to play," Wilson said. "Dave's one ofthe best record producers there is to get that real sound and make it connect to radio airplay. Dave got the stuff to where I liked it and it would still be played [on radio]." To hlghlightVaughan's guitar work on "Powerful Stuff." theT-Blrdsdecided tomakea change. They brought In former ZZ-Top producer Terry Man¬ ning, whose guitar expertise radiated from the "Ires hombres malos" effort, "Eliminator." Man¬ ning's work is evident on "Powerful Stuffs* ener¬ getic cuts, but Wilson said thatEdmunds'isn'tout ofthe picture." Wilson said attention to musicianship Is one of the T-Birds" strengths. He said that the band constantly refines their talents by doing work out¬ side the group or by possessing skills they've devel¬ oped over the years. _—, <*j, "I'd be lying if I didn't want people lo know more about what we did [outside the band],"Wilson said. "1 want people to know more about the facets of what we do. A lol of people never even knewl played the harmonica." . >: ■ , ■* . ..• Wilson recently returned from a European stint with Edmunds and Graham Parker before the T- Birds' current tour. He even worked with Dion of Dion and The Belmonts. Wilson has constant requests from other artists to join them In the studio as does Vaughan, who is slated to do an album with his brother. Stevie Ray. Drummer Fran Christina and bassist Preston Hubbard are also tenured blues musicians. Both were former members ofthe group. Room Full Of Blues. Wilson said that when the band Is together and tours, thebottom line isjust gettingOJ*on stage and'bustingitup." TheT-Blrds last appearance in town at the Big Fresno Fair gave thems^me fond memories. That was right up there with any of the best gigs I've ever played. I'm sa*/ingthat directly from my heart." said Wilson, who grew up in Goleta. "1 was so thrilled wilh thatbunch of people because I'd never played there before. ■ It was a good bunch of people I had no Idea about. I'll be ready to come to Fresno this time." The response the band received from their lirs t appearance genuinely surprised Wilson. So much so that he concluded the interview by Inquiring about the city's music background. "Cher's frotn Fresno?" Wilson puz^ledly asked minutes later. LETTERS Continued from page 2 Blue." v True, my Giants are off to a lousy start this season, and I'll admit it, but I'm a true fan, not a fair-weather fan who will dump my team because they are doing poorly. The 'advice' given in the article. "Be consistent. Dump the loser...*' is the philosophy of an unfaithful fan. Ho-Humm-Dabv. LfeaZIto (Fresno is approximately 215 miles from Los Angeles and 179 miles from San Francisco.) PUZZLE SOLUTION liiil1 """""nlnli1 Ii Mil In Ii1 □□□□ aaaa aae aaaHEia an ass ■ atTJoaa aas aaa ad aaa oho aa □*j ejul~jb urjaa Everyday 500 People Jump... out of bed .. into the shower. brush their teeth fix breakfast.. pack lunches.. kiss the kids .. hit the road ■. park the car.. get to the office . start to smile .... and.. open the doors .. /^i£LCO(A^>s waiting for an opportunity to provide you with the best financial services .. because you're one ofthe owners. ar CREDIT UNIONX'jJj/ FRESNO 555 W. Olive Avenue • 4559 N. Cedar Avenue MCUA Membership in The Golden 1 Credit Union is open to faculty, staff, and students of the California State University, Fresno, employees ofthe Community Hospitals of Fresno, Clovis and Madera, Valley Children's Hospital. Good Samaritan Hospital and members of their families. To see if you're eligible for membership call (209) 485-2373, or (209) 222-2872. Ik Faiie •«»•-■ ot.hTng if* pSe) otography foodboo-thsfe petting zoo live entertain, rri en ,t Friday, Sati^-day, Sto$[§iday April 3 7, 28?29 10:OOam to 6:00pm Daily looilid at m ■ p I • and thaw '*"trinr« on etui iimpli mmmw CSUF Dorms ■ ■ *CASSIES Open Dally 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Corner of Cedar & Shaw £27 - 0303 PUT A LITTLE CULTURE IN YOUR VINTAGE DAYS! |