Thunderthumbs
Thunderthumbs
Entry Requirements: Under 16s are not permitted in the venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
*Thunderthumbs: Celebrating the great Soul and Funk of the 70s and '80s *
Songs by George Benson, Quincy Jones, George Duke, Michael Jackson, Jeffrey Osborne and The Brothers Johnson. Fantastically accomplished 10 piece band led by top UK Session bassist Phil Mulford playing so many fabulous hits and classics in an evening of funky bass lines created by Louis Johnson the legendary US bassist.
The set-list includes cuts from throughout Louis’ career including George Benson’s ‘Love X Love’, Quincy Jones tracks ‘The Dude’, ‘Ai No Corrida’ and Michael MacDonald’s ‘I Keep Forgettin’. From his own group The Brothers Johnson you will hear ‘Strawberry Letter 23’, ‘I’ll Be Good To You’ and ‘Stomp’ amongst many others.
Thunderthumbs’ video of George Benson’s Love X Love is here
Band line up is -
Phil Mulford-Bass-Lionel Ritchie, Lewis Taylor, Beyoncé
Simon Foster-The Flying Pickets, The Blues Brothers
Debby Bracknell-Vocals-Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Mica Paris
Jacqui Hicks-Vocals-Matt Bianco, Shakatak
Geoff Dunn-Drums-Incognito, Oleta Adams, Van Morrisson
Tim Cansfield-Guitar-Bee Gees, Steve Winwood
Rob Taggart-Keyboards-Rick Astley, Leo Sayer
Andy Greenwood-Trumpet-Al Jarreau, Michael Bublé
Phil Todd-Saxes-Swing Out Sister, Whitney Houston
Pat Hartley-Trombone-Brand New Heavies, Tom Jones