Tim Dustin
Inducted for 2017
Tim moved to Arizona in 1977.
Tim’s first steady gig was as guitar player with
ABHOF inductee Chico Chism. During
his tenure with Chico, they opened for Buddy Guy
and Omar and the Howlers. After leaving
Chico, he met ABHOF inductees Ted Kowall and
Rich Olson and together they formed the
Crossfire Blues Band.
After that, Tim and Ted started Cold Shot. They
opened for Kenny Neal and other big name
artists. Cold Shot went on to become Cold Shott
and the Hurricane Horns. They opened for many
big Blues acts including Delbert McClinton and
Guitar Shorty. Tim also played with Luther
Jackson for a while in Loose Cannons.
Tim started the Top Cats Blues Band. The Top
Cats have been very active in the Phoenix Blues
scene, playing the Casinos. Blues clubs, as well
as opening twice for Brian Setzer and his
orchestra at the Celebrity Theatre and for the
opening of the Chicago Cubs Stadium in the
Valley. They also played for the season opening
for the Cubs the year they brought the
Championship trophy.
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