• George Thorogood is a Blues musician and Guitar player who (along with his backing band The Destroyers) has carved out a niche for himself as a blistering slide guitar player and Blues/Rock performer. Best known for his hit songs "Bad to the Bone", "Move it on Over" and the Bo Diddley cover "Who Do You Love", Thorogood and The Destroyers have maintained a rigorous touring schedule and continue to write and record new material - including their 2006 album The Hard Stuff.

• Fast Facts

  1. Origin: Wilmington, Delaware
  2. Birthdate: February 24, 1950
  3. Nickname: Lonesome George
  4. Years Active: 1974-present
  5. Record Label: CMC Records
  6. Opened for The Rolling Stones in 1981
  7. Briefly played semi-pro Baseball

• The Destroyers

  • Jeff Simon Drums
  • Billy Blough Bass Guitar)
  • Hank "Hurricane" Carter Saxophone
  • Ron Smith Rhythm Guitar
  • Steve Chrismar Rhythm Guitar
  • Jim Suhler Rhythm Guitar
  • Buddy Leach Saxophone

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