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George Thorogood and the Destroyers

George Thorogood is an American blues-rock musician and singer-songwriter. He was born on February 24, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware, and grew up in a middle-class family.

Thorogood began playing guitar in his teenage years and was heavily influenced by blues legends such as Elmore James, John Lee Hooker, and Hound Dog Taylor. He formed his first band, the Delaware Destroyers, in the early 1970s, and they quickly gained a following with their high-energy live performances.

In 1977, Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers signed a recording contract with Rounder Records and released their debut album, "George Thorogood and the Destroyers." The album included their hit single "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," which helped establish Thorogood as a rising star in the blues-rock scene.

Over the years, Thorogood has released numerous albums and toured extensively, both in the United States and internationally. He is known for his energetic live shows, which often feature covers of classic blues and rock songs, as well as his own original compositions.

Some of Thorogood's most well-known songs include "Bad to the Bone," "Move It On Over," and "Who Do You Love?" He has been inducted into the Delaware Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Blues Foundation.

Overall, George Thorogood is a highly respected musician and performer who has left a lasting impact on the blues-rock genre.


George Thorogood and the Destroyers I (1973 - 1980)
  • George Thorogood - guitar/vocals - b. December 31, 1952, Wilmington, Delaware.
  • Ron Smith - guitar
  • Billy Blough - bass
  • Jeff Simon - drums
Albums:
  1. "George Thorogood and the Destroyers" (1977)
  2. "Move It On Over" (1978) - Single: "Move It On Over"
  3. "Better Than the Rest" (1979) - reissued as "Nadine"
  4. "Nadine" (1998) - reissue of 1979 album "Better Than the Rest"

George Thorogood and the Destroyers II (1980 - 1985)
  • George Thorogood - guitar/vocals
  • Billy Blough - bass
  • Jeff Simon - drums
  • Hank Carter - sax
Albums:
  1. "More George Thorogood and the Destroyers" (1980)
  2. "Bad to the Bone" (1982) - Single: "Bad to the Bone"

George Thorogood and the Destroyers III (1985 - Present)
  • George Thorogood - guitar/vocals
  • Billy Blough - bass
  • Jeff Simon - drums
  • Hank Carter - sax
  • Steve Chrismar - guitar
Albums:
  1. "Maverick" (1985)
  2. "Live" (1986)
  3. "Born to Be Bad" (1988)
  4. "Boogie People" (1991)
  5. "Haircut" (1993)
  6. "Let's Work Together Live" (1995)
  7. "Rockin' My Life Away" (1997)
  8. "Half a Boy / Half a Man" (1999)

Compilations:
  1. "The Baddest of George Thorogood and the Destroyers" (1992)

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Last Revised:  April 26, 1999
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