Vaughan co-founded the Fabulous Thunderbirds in 1979, which recorded eight albums before his departure in 1990 – Girls Go Wild, What’s The Word, Butt Rockin’, T-Bird Rhythm, Tuff Enuff, Hot Number, Powerful Stuff, and Wrap It Up. That same year, he cut a duo album with his late brother, Stevie Ray (Family Style), and has since recorded several solo albums and staged many tours.