George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Still Badder Than Ever
Courtesy The News Time Broward - Palm Beach
For 40 years, George Thorogood and his Delaware Destroyers have been upholding everything that is good about rock 'n' roll. There will be detractors who'll relegate the man to bar-band status, an old jukebox staple, or some such shit — the bottom line is that he's been belting out some of the most memorable and honest blues-influenced rock licks of the past four decades, with no sign of slowing down.
If you've ever felt a minute tingling of badassedness, there's a chance that his "Bad to the Bone" has cued up in the back of your mind. From an anthemic repertoire like that to misery soundtracks like his raucous cover of John Lee Hooker's "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" to astute renderings of works by masters like Willie Dixon, Bo Diddley, and Elmore James, Thorogood understands rock 'n' roll. A Thorogood album, pun intended, is a thoroughly good primer on American blues and a solid starting point for anyone interested in roots music and how it has influenced each succeeding generation of rockers. Thorogood is not only the teacher in his work; he is also a firm believer in the power of rock.
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Check out Kat’s interview with the legendary George Thorogood!
Lonesome George will bring his high energy boogie blues rock to the state theater stage for one night- Thursday, May 12th!
With over 4 decades of music and entertainment under his belt, George Thorogood discusses the way things were when he started his career as a young rock musician – to the state of Rock & Roll today, and the meaning of respect between musicians.
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That time George Thorogood rocked the house at the IP Casino Resort
From Sun Herald
By Jeff Clark
George Thorogood has perfected the art of storytelling. During a meet and greet with members of his fan club before Friday’s sold-out show at the IP Casino Resort, Thorogood held court as he recounted stories of meeting Chuck Berry, Joe DiMaggio, the Stones and The Beatles.
And he should be great at storytelling. This is a guy that was a roadie for Hound Dog Taylor and opened for the likes of West Point native Howlin’ Wolf and Clarksdale’s Muddy Waters.
Thorogood is the real deal and it would be tough to find anyone more charismatic as a performer.
When he hit the stage with his longtime sidemen The Destroyers, Thorogood was equal parts Wolf, Waters and James Brown. He also has the moves like Jagger in the most literal sense, not the ones that the pop band Maroon Five think they have. But he’s also 100 percent George Thorogood.