INTERVIEW: George Thorogood ‘Badder Than Ever’ in 2015
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George Thorogood, the legendary blues-rock musician, is touring the United States with the Destroyers, and fans can expect his many classic tunes, including “Bad to the Bone,” 
“Move it on Over” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.” The Badder Than Ever tour makes a stop Wednesday, March 18 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, N.J.
“We made all of these songs to begin with to be played live,” Thorogood said recently during a phone interview. “That was the point of it. These songs were selected for the entertainment of rock ‘n’ roll fans. Not that we don’t like the songs. We do, but you know, it’s like a guy opens a restaurant and puts things on the menu that he knows people are going to like. You never get tired of serving it as long as people like it.”
Some other tunes that are certified classic: “I Drink Alone” and “Who Do You Love.”
With several decades under his belt, Thorogood seems to have the rock star routine down pat. With his signature voice, bluesy guitar playing and dedicated band, the musician has been bad to the bone for a long time in a business where longevity can be nearly impossible. After his band’s tour, later this spring he will team up with Brian Setzer for a co-headlining round of dates.
Today, the journeying across the United States and other countries doesn’t always get him excited. “The road doesn’t really thrill me; the stage does,” he said. “The road’s a little rough and gets rougher all the time, but, you know, I can’t get 100,000 people to come to my house when I play. So I have to travel to do my job.”
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Rounder Records to Release Limited Edition of Original Mix of George Thorogood & The Destroyers Debut Album
ROUNDER RECORDS TO RELEASE SPECIAL LIMITED BLUE VINYL EDITION OF THE ORIGINAL MIX OF GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS’ DEBUT ALBUM – AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON RECORD STORE DAY, APRIL 18
COLLECTION TITLED “GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DELAWARE DESTROYERS” SHOWCASES RAW FIRST STUDIO TAKE OF THROGOOD’S ORIGINAL THREE PIECE BAND; PLUS PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SONG “GOODBYE BABY”
Rounder Records proudly announces the forthcoming release of a special edition blue vinyl LP titled GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DELAWARE DESTROYERS - the original mix of George Thorogood And The Destroyers’ self-titled debut album, which was originally recorded in 1976. The rare collection, which also includes a bonus never-released before song, “Goodbye Baby,” and cover artwork of Thorogood’s first-ever publicity photo, will be available only Record Store day on April 18 at participating independent retailers nationwide. The release of the album contains: "You Got to Lose," "Madison Blues,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” "Can't Stop Lovin',” "Ride On Josephine," "Homesick Boy," "I'll Change My Style," "Delaware Slide" and “Goodbye Baby” (bonus track).
The “first take” of the band’s debut album featuring Thorogood’s original three-piece -- Thorogood on vocals, electric guitar, harmonica, Ron Smith on guitar and Jeff Simon on drums, the album features Thorogood’s first incarnation of the then George Thorogood And The Delaware Destroyers, modeled on Hound Dog Taylor’s format—two guitars and drums. The actual studio album that was later released in 1977 included bass player Bill Blough, who joined the band several months after the first raw sessions took place. The decision was made to overdub Bill onto the existing tracks for the studio release, and the chemistry was so strong, that Thorogood, Blough and Simon are still together in 2015.
Says Scott Billington, Vice President, A&R of Rounder Records, “Rounder founder Ken Irwin kept remembering the original mixes—the rawness and immediacy of George playing live in the studio, which is the missing early recorded chapter of the band’s history. We are now offering to fans, the first album by George Thorogood And The Delaware Destroyers, as it was first heard, remixed from the original 24-track tapes by Paul Q. Kolderie (whose credits include Radiohead and Pixies).
Announcing the George Thorogood Mobile App
We’re so excited to announce the launch of our mobile app! Your online experience just got a whole lot easier and it’s FREE! Be the first one on your block to have your very own GTD mobile app. You are one click away from the latest tour dates, merchandise, ticket links, fan club and more! What are you waiting for – visit your online app store and search for George Thorogood to download!
The mobile app is available in the iTunes store, Google Play store and on Amazon.com and works on your iPhone, Android phone, iPad and most tablets.
Click on these links from your device to download:
Exclusive Announcement for George Thorogood Fans
On Monday, February 16, 2015, the new “Bad To The Bone” lifestyle/clothing brand was launched on their official website: badtothebonegear.com. Bad To The Bone Gear has launched with a focused collection of twelve T-shirts, primarily for Men, in short sleeve and long sleeve styles. Additionally, there are also 2 styles specifically for Women. In the coming months, BTTB will also offer several additional clothing and accessory items, like hats and hoodies.
The designs for BTTB Gear include “The Original," "The Skull,” “Guitar Pick”, “Vintage” and “Kings & Queens” designs. Thorogood fans will love these shirts. They turn the lyrics from “Bad To The Bone” into badass designs!
The credo for Bad To The Bone Gear is: Being Bad To The Bone is an attitude. It’s fun, tough, rock ‘n’ roll, with a little sense of humor. It's a uniquely American attitude about individuality, irreverence, and being free spirited. That’s Bad To The Bone!