GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS AND BRIAN SETZER UNITE BACKSTAGE ON THEIR CO-HEADLINE U.S. TOUR
GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS AND BRIAN SETZER UNITE BACKSTAGE
ON THEIR CO-HEADLINE U.S. TOUR AT DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE ON JUNE 5
Brian Setzer and George Thorogood and the Destroyers recently met up backstage at their co-headline DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkson, Michigan on June 5. For the first time in more than 20 years, fans have been able catch two legendary acts on the road together this summer on the George Thorogood And The Destroyers / Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot Tour 2015, which began on May 27 in Red Bank, New Jersey, and continues through June 20 in Saratoga, California.
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L-R: Jeff Simon (Drums), Brian Setzer, George Thorogood, Jim Suhler (Guitar), Bill Blough (Bass)
George Thorogood's Badder Than Ever Tour Co-billed with Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot
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Submitted by philamonjaro on Tue, 06/09/2015
Saturday June 6th George Thorogood and Brian Setzer performed in Elgin, Illinois on the Fox River as one stop on their co-billed tour. This 
evening of classic blues-rock. rockabilly and smokin' hot guitar-slingin' reminds me of why we love roots music.
Brian Setzer, founding member of the 80's sensation The Stray Cats, opened up ripping through his big hits 'Stray Cat Strut', 'Runaway Boys', 'Rock this Town' and 'Rumble in Brighton'. But also gave a nod to to his influences playing 'Great Balls of Fire', 'Folsom Prisom, 'Blues Moon of Kentucky' and 'Train Kept A-Rollin'. The numbers he played from his recent original release 'Rockabiliy Riot'; 'Stiletto Cool' and 'Vinyl Records' proved without doubt he not only has retained his sognwriting chops but they are as impressive as ever.
Setzer's Band:
Keyboards: Kevin McKendree
Drums: Noah Levy
Closing the concert George Thorogood & The Destroyers broght it home with a 90 minute set traversing his catalogue of favorites such as 'Won't Love Nobody Else', 'Who Do You Love', One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer', 'Bad to the Bone', 'Get a Haircut', 'Tail Dragger' and 'Move It on Over'. Pure energy, Thorogood connects with the crowd at all levels embodying the blues master that he is as well as the right candidate to keep the rock and blues music alive for generations to come.
The Destroyers:
Jeff Simon – drums, percussion
Billy Blough – bass guitar
Jim Suhler – rhythm guitar
Buddy Leach – saxophone, piano
Great Night With JJ Cook from 100.7 The Fox
Thanks to JJ Cook & 100.7 The Fox for coming out for the show tonight (6/10) at the McGrath Amphitheatre. 
George Thorogood rocking the stage on tour
Ready for some "bad" rock and roll?
Then you'll be happy to hear the news that George Thorogood recently took to the road with his latest tour.
George Thorogood And The Destroyers is co-headlining on tour with Brian Setzer this summer. Their concert hits Elgin, Ill. on June 6 and is officially titled "George Thorogood and The Destroyers/Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot Tour 2015"
It's been more than 20 years since the musicians have paired up on the road.
"I love Brian Setzer like a brother," Thorogood said, by phone, recently. "We've been trying to put a show together for years."
Thorogood said he's intent on bringing the "baddest" rock show that he can to the stage while "Brian Setzer will be bringing the most amazing rockabilly."
Prior to teaming with Setzer on this tour, Thorogood performed his "George Thorogood And The Destroyers: Badder Than Ever" tour, which ended in April.
The musician said he enjoys the Midwest crowd. He remembers one of the first experiences playing the Chicago area at Wise Fools Pub. He also remembers playing the House of Blues.
"They have to rebuild that place every time we come back," he said.