Courtesy: UltimateClassicRock.com

Bored with Top 100 Classic Rock Songs lists that are dominated by the same handful of artists? We put a twist on that: You'll still find all of the expected legends on the below list, from Aerosmith to ZZ Top, but each artist gets only one song each.

Think of it as a high-stakes game, as everybody puts their best hand on the table.

93: George Thorogood, "Bad to the Bone"

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Where are you from?: Brooklyn, NY

How many years have you been a fan?: 40 years!

What is your favorite George Thorogood song: "You Talk Too Much"

How many times have you seen George Thorogood live? What was your favorite show? I lost count after several dozen. I used to go to every show in the NY, NJ, PA, CT area in the 80s and 90s. Best show was Coney Island, 2010. Small outdoor venue. Got to meet Jeff Simon with my son after the show, and he autographed my son's cast.

What’s one thing that sets you apart from other George Thorogood fans?: Although I found it hard to believe, according to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I was the first person to nominate George and The Destroyers for induction. Despite having a terrific Destroyers exhibit in 2023/24, the Hall continues to overlook the band.

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George Thorogood and The Destroyers, accompanied by Alastair Greene, lived up to their ‘Baddest Band In The World’ at MTelus in Montreal.

There is this magical sweet spot that seems to be created when two genres mix and create something magnificent. Take a pinch of Chuck Berry’s Rock and Roll, add in a dash of John Lee Hooker’s Blues, and what you get is the hard-driving and toe-tapping musical mélange that is mastered by George Thorogood and The Destroyers. They were at a sold-out MTelus in Montreal the other night as part of this year’s annual Jazz Festival. There wasn’t very much jazz being played on this night, but that’s not really what the packed house was looking for anyway.

They wanted some down-and-dirty rock and roll so that they could shake, rattle and roll the night away. Played to the stage by Barry McGuire’s classic “Eve of Destruction,” the band is then introduced wrestling style as “World Champions of Rock and Roll!” It didn’t take much more than that to get everyone up in the gallery to join their fellow rock fans on the floor by jumping to their feet.

Opening the evening was Texas blues rocker Alastair Greene. He hit the stage in his best Texas outlaw gear, though the only gun he was slinging was a mean electric guitar. His set was terribly short, considering that he came out and immediately caught everyone’s attention with some slick guitar work. He may have been a rookie to the city, but Alastair Greene has been rocking crowds for almost 20 years. The majority of his set came from his tenth album, Standing Out Loud, which was released last year. Hopefully, he will be back soon and be able to play even more of his awesome songs.

Getting back to our headliner, George Thorogood hasn’t lost any of his energy, or good nature, despite being 75. I hope to have that much energy when I get to that point. He opened his set with ”Rock Party,” a rather appropriate choice as that was exactly what we were all there for. A rock party for the ages. Even the venue got in on the fun, offering up a special one bourbon, one scotch and one beer trio for 23 dollars. That song, of course, got a huge reaction, but the loudest cheer of the night had to be the opening riff of “Bad To The Bone.” The between-song banter was great as well as George was obviously having a great time.

The love-in between artist and crowd lasted all the way to the final notes. The Montreal fans had been waiting seven years since George Thorogood & The Destroyers last visited. Both ‘The Plague’ and other medical issues had kept George away, but he was back, and the crowd lined the street waiting to get in. There were more than a few disappointed fans who tried to buy some last-minute tickets while I was picking up my pass.

Once inside the building, George Thorogood & The Destroyers made everyone forget the long wait. They absolutely lived up to their ‘Baddest Band In The World’ billing. George Thorogood & The Destroyers will be out there on tour until mid-August. Don’t miss your chance to get rocked by The World Champions of Rock and Roll when they come to a town near you.

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Where are you from?: West Virginia

How many years have you been a fan?: Over 40 years!

What is your favorite George Thorogood song: "Gear Jammer"

How many times have you seen George Thorogood live? What was your favorite show? 16 times best one was Columbus OH 1985

What’s one thing that sets you apart from other George Thorogood fans?: I rock some GT in a country music state

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