Kim Wilson's Influences

[IcemanLE@xxxxxxx]

Got my hands on a copy of Kim's "Lookin' for Trouble".

I'm not excited about this release. Kim's playing is always good, but here 
sounds like he is resting comfortably (almost lazily) on old ideas rather than 
kicking forth with energy (as is all over the "Ludella" project). His 
instumental "F Fat" is the first one that I found predictable in that I'd heard all 
these ideas played in older tunes with more fire. 

However, the reason for this post is old the thread concerning this CD, 
applauding Kim's vocal stylizing. 

I've a collection called "T-Bone Walker, The Complete Imperial Recordings, 
1950 - 54". Very stripped down blues band sound that contemporary blues bands 
are trying to duplicate. What struck me was that T-Bone sings just like Kim (or 
rather, Kim sounds like T-Bone).

If you love where Kim is going with his vocals, check out T-Bone to find out 
where Kim came from.

The Iceman