One bourbon, one Scotch, one good time
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Sniffy critics sometimes poo-poo rock groups they don’t like by labelling them as “a glorified bar band.”
George Thorogood long ago pierced such critical pretensions by embracing the label for himself, and thereby raised the question: What’s wrong with being a glorified bar band? As demonstrated at the National Arts Centre Friday night, if Thorogood and the Destroyers are a bar band, they are a glorious one indeed. The workingman’s rocker from Delaware blasted through a 13-song set that may have been predictable, but was no end of blues-soaked fun.
It started with Born to Be Bad and Rock Party, and included his original hits Get a Haircut, I Drink Alone and, of course, Bad to the Bone.
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“Move it on Over,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Who Do You Love,” and “I Drink Alone” will certainly rattle the rafters at Massey Hall on Thursday, he promises in an interview, during which he seems to be channelling his hit “Bad to the Bone.”
Currently on a Canadian swing as part of his 40th anniversary tour with the Destroyers, Thorogood laconically delivers zingers and sound bites that could double as song titles.
Congratulated for surviving 40 years in the business and the successful “40 Years Strong” tour, he says, “I’m sneaking by.”
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George Thorogood has been around now for 40 years and the large crowd at the Sudbury Arena indicated he is still a force to be reckoned with. Photo by Marg Seregelyi.
Thorogood has been around now for 40 years and the large crowd at the Sudbury Arena indicated he is still a force to be reckoned with. Bodies swaying, arms waving, fans singing along and standing ovations are a testament to this man's ability to entertain — and entertain he did.
It was also evident that Sudbury embraced him. Sandra is one of those Sudburians who feels Thorogood's earthiness relates to the common person. She said he has excellent rhythm and lyrics that everyone can relate to.
Thorogood was having fun with the crowd, telling them he would do everything in his power to get arrested. The cops in attendance were too into his music to bust him.
Thorogood would periodically refer to Sudbury in endearing terms such as Sudbury is the best kept secret in Ontario, which made the crowd grow wild.
A young fellow, accompanied by his mom on his first concert, was obviously enjoying the music, which was a real testament to Thorogood's relevance after all these years.
Gilles and Robert, a father and son team, feel Thorogood offers good old fashioned rock and roll.
Linda agreed and suggested Thorogood's music is great on the fishing boat.
Thorogood who is an excellent singer, guitarist and entertainer and had a great audience connection. He oozed charisma which the crowd ate up.