The concert series at the Foellinger Theatre continued Sunday night with more big name artists in town.

Playing at the theatre tonight is Henry Paul and George Thorogood & The Destroyers.

Thorogood and his longtime band have a list of classic songs such as "Who Do You Love", "I Drink Alone", and of course "Bad to the Bone".

Watch 21Alive's Rex Smith interview Henry Paul and George Thorogood before their show.

By Sheryl DeVore - Chicago Tribune

George Thorogood thought about becoming a comic. After all, he had 100 jokes in his portfolio when he was in sixth grade, he said.

But the hard-rocking, blues-playing Thorogood settled on guitar and a career playing rock 'n' roll and blues music.

Four decades later, there's still comedy in his bones and joy that his job consists of performing on stage with a rock band. "Even the president wants to do that," he quipped.

Thorogood comes to Genesee Theatre Friday to perform during his Badder Than Ever tour, playing classics including "Who Do You Love," "I Drink Alone," and his iconic "Bad to the Bone."

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Courtesy Music Aficionado

"The music of your youth is always the most powerful," says blues rocker George Thorogood. "From the minute I heard bands like the Stones and people like Robert Johnson, I knew that I had found music that was vital. It was like, 'Where did this come from? How can this be?' And it's the stuff that's stayed with me all this time. It's that good!"

Thorogood recalls a similar conversation that he had with his friend Gary Busey. The actor and musician remarked, "It's the music that changed my life." "I looked at him and said, "'No, Gary, it's the music that made your life,'" Thorogood says. "Gary thought about it and he agreed. I mean, come on. You're only 14—how much living have you really done yet? I know it's that's way for me. This music didn't change my life. It made it, and I'm so thankful for that."

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You never forget your first George Thorogood show, or your second, or even your third. Or your twenty-second, I suppose, if you make a career out of it.  Thorogood’s just that kind of performer, one of a kind.  For the folks gathered at Hampton Beach’s Casino Ballroom for the hot and steamy Thursday night show, they won’t forget that show either – it was just that much fun.  There is only one Thorogood, probably for two reasons – 1) no one can copy him, and 2) no one could keep up with him.

I am only on my third George Thorogood & The Destroyers show, but I’ve been a fan since the early days.  I may be getting older, but by the looks Thorogood is not.  The man has not lost a thing as the years have slipped by – his vocals are as sharp as ever, his guitar work is as tight as ever, and his antics are as naughty as ever.  The setlist hasn’t varied a great deal since I saw him four or so years ago, but the music stands the test of time.  Plus, Thorogood sells every single song with attitude, verve, and a big old grin.  This was a great show, as expected.

Hampton Beach’s Casino Ballroom is a wonderful venue: big enough to hold a couple of thousand people and small enough to be an intimate performance.  Thorogood is great on a big stage, but he’s even better on the smaller stage with the fans right at his feet.  Artists seem to love performing there, and the fans flock to see their favorites up close and personal.

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