Iconic rockers George Thorogood & The Destroyers – recently hailed by Goldmine as “The All-American Rock & Roll Party Band” – announce the first 21 dates on the 2026 continuation of their Baddest Show On Earth Tour. Starting 3/6/26 in Highland, California, the first leg of the tour will extend into British Columbia and Alberta, Canada.“When we decided to call this tour ‘The Baddest Show On Earth’, we had no doubt we could back it up night after night,” says George Thorogood. “We’re playing great venues in some of our favorite markets, and it’s guaranteed we can make you feel like a teenager again. Time to get on the bus, hit the highway and bring the rock party to the

people for 2026.”After more than five decades, more than 8,000 live performances, over 15 million albums sold, and now-classic hits that include “I Drink Alone”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”, “Move It On Over”, “Who Do You Love” and the definitive badass anthem “Bad To The Bone”, Thorogood and his longtime band – Jeff Simon (drums), Bill Blough (bass), Jim Suhler (guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) continue to “play rock & roll hot enough to melt the polar icecaps and flood the world’s major population centers” (Rolling Stone). They’ve also remained one of the top live acts in the world, including recent triumphant tours with Sammy Hagar, ZZ Top and John Fogerty. Thorogood closed out 2025 bigger than ever, including his iconic guitar placed on permanent exhibit at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a Las Vegas Raiders halftime performance with over 54,000 in attendance, and the premiere of the top-rated PBS special Recorded Live at Analog airing in over 75 markets – as well as streaming on PBS.org and YouTube – and continuing into 2026.

The first leg of the 2026 Baddest Show On Earth Tour:
3/6/26 Yaamava’ Resort & Casino / Highland, CA – Evening with
3/7/26 Edgewater Casino Resort / Laughlin, NV - Evening with
3/8/26 Bank of America PAC / Thousand Oaks, CA – with Canyon Lights
3/10/26 Uptown Theatre / Napa, CA – with Canyon Lights
3/11/26 Gallo Center for the Arts / Modesto, CA - Evening with
3/13/26 Spirit Mountain Casino / Grand Ronde, OR - Evening with
3/14/26 Great Canadian Casino Vancouver / Coquitlam, BC - Evening with
3/15/26 Great Canadian Casino Vancouver / Coquitlam, BC - Evening with
3/17/26 Sandman Centre / Kamloops, BC – with Canyon Lights
3/19/26 River Cree Resort & Casino / Enoch, AB - Evening with
3/20/26 Grey Eagle Resort & Casino / Calgary, AB – with Canyon Lights
3/22/26 Conexus Arts Centre / Regina, SK – with Canyon Lights
3/24/26 Burton Cummings Theatre / Winnipeg, MB – with Canyon Lights
3/25/26 Duluth Convention Center / Duluth, MN – with Robert Cray Band
3/27/26 FireKeepers Casino / Battle Creek, MI - Evening with
3/28/26 Brown County Music Center / Nashville, IN – with Canyon Lights
3/29/26 Rialto Square Theatre / Joliet, IL – with Robert Cray Band
3/31/26 Midland Theatre / Newark, OH – with Canyon Lights
4/2/26 FirstOntario Concert Hall / Hamilton, ON – with Canyon Lights
4/3/26 Casino Rama / Orillia, ON - Evening with
4/4/26 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino / Ottawa, ON - Evening with

Congratulations to the Boogie People Fan of the Month for November 2025, Ron R! Learn more about Ron below!

Where are you from?: Hudson, NH

How many years have you been a fan?: 45 years

What is your favorite George Thorogood song: "Half a boy and half a man?"

How many times have you seen George Thorogood live? What was your favorite show? 7 times, Hampton Beach NH

What’s one thing that sets you apart from other George Thorogood fans?: I use a VIP GT badge as a luggage ID!! Bad to the Bone baby!!

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Congratulations to the Boogie People Fan of the Month for October 2025, James C! Learn more about James below!

Where are you from?: Tacoma

How many years have you been a fan?: 43 years!

What is your favorite George Thorogood song: "Who Do You Love?"

How many times have you seen George Thorogood live? What was your favorite show? I’ve been trying to see George Thorogood & The Destroyers for 23 years. I was always given an either or option due to money. I found out my girl was cheating on me when she went out of state for two weeks. To cheer myself up in a few days I could go to The Temple Theater in Tacoma to see GT&D on Feb Friday the 13th 2002 OR see Buddy Guy on Valentines Day the day after. I chose Buddy Guy. For my best friends birthday I could take him to see GT&D OR ZZ Top at the Puyallup Fair in 2005, both being two of his favorite bands. I chose ZZ Top. At that point I promised myself the next time George is in town I am picking him over ANYONE else. Finally 21 years later I had the money so I took the singer of my band & musical brother for his 49th birthday to see GT & The Destroyers! Second row; center stage! First time for both of us! I haven’t seen a show THAT good since Jimmie Vaughan at Cheney Stadium in 1999!

What’s one thing that sets you apart from other George Thorogood fans?: I have an unending supply of Dry Humor & Quick Wit. I’m going to New Hampshire on September 20th for a few days to record three tracks with, and produced by, Gary Hoey. This is the start of my first Solo album after 30 years of having been in 7 different bands. I never thought I’d be able to do something THIS professional. I am very blessed for this opportunity. Gary & I have been texting over the last few weeks mapping things out and last night he happened to reach out. At the end of our chat he said, “Have a good Sunday.” I told him, “I WILL have a great Sunday night. In 95 minutes from now I’ll be watching George Thorogood & The Destroyers!” Being very excited for me Gary gushed out, “Oh Man that’s awesome. I’ve hung out with him before and I know his GUITAR PLAYER Jim very well. And with Alistair Green playing! He’s a good friend. Go rock brother.” Without missing a beat I replied, “You had to one up me. 😉”

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Episode 4 of Season 2 is Available to Stream on PBS.org and YouTube on September 25th

(Check Local Listings for TV Air Dates)

George Thorogood at Analog (Photo Credit Skay Photography)

George Thorogood and the Destroyers bring a high-energy set of rock and blues to episode four of  Recorded Live at Analog season two, available to stream for free on PBS.org and YouTube starting  Thursday, September 25th. Check your local listings for local public television air dates. The series is  produced by iMaggination, Inc., presented on public television by Nashville PBS, and brought to you by  SAVAS atelier in Nashville. 

Recorded Live at Analog showcases six live shows filmed at Analog, the venue inside of Nashville’s  Hutton Hotel, located just steps away from Music Row. Analog is an emblem of Nashville’s creative spirit,  designed to create a connection between artist and audience. State-of-the-art acoustics and a  comfortable, up-close setting make for truly memorable shows. From living legends to up-and-coming  musicians, the Analog stage is a hub for Nashville’s unrivaled music scene. 

“The Destroyers and I are thrilled to be included in this series alongside so many great artists,” says  Thorogood. “We had a blast playing Analog in Nashville. The vibe in the room was fantastic and being so  close to the fans was a blast! And, we are especially honored to have our first ever special on PBS. Rock  on!”

The Boogie-Blues man and his longtime band The Destroyers (Jeff Simon- drums, Bill Blough- bass, Jim  Suhler- guitar, and Buddy Leach - saxophone) have been together for over 50 years. Since 1973, they’ve  shared the stage for more than 8,000 live shows and sold 15 million albums. Thorogood’s recognition for  

the origins of rock music and his infusion of blues, country and R&B into his recordings has landed him  an induction into The Mississippi Music Project Hall of Fame, the B.B. King Award from The Montreal  International Jazz Festival and on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. 

In episode four, Thorogood and The Destroyers perform reverently reinvented blues songs “Who Do You  Love?,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” and “Move It On Over,” as well as original hits like “Get A  Haircut,” “Born to Be Bad,” and the iconic rock anthem “Bad to the Bone.” The live audience comprises  some of the band’s top fans, adding an extra spark to the performance. 

The next episodes of Recorded Live at Analog include performances from many of Americana’s biggest  stars in a tribute to John Denver, and a big-band take on American Songbook classics from Deborah  Silver. Viewers can stream all episodes for free on PBS.org and YouTube, or tune in through their local  PBS station (check local listings for air date). For more information, visit the official website and follow  @analognashville for updates. 

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All Episodes of Recorded Live at Analog Season 2 

201: Dave Stewart Does Dylan 
202: Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor 
203: Chase Rice 
204: George Thorogood & The Destroyers 
205: Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver 
206: Deborah Silver