He’s bad to the bone! A blues-rock guitarist who draws his inspiration from Elmore James, Hound Dog Taylor, and Chuck Berry, George Thorogood became a popular favorite in the early ’80s on FM radio and the arena rock circuit. Thorogood’s music is always loud, simple, and direct. George Thorogood & the Destroyers’ eponymous debut was released in early 1977. The group’s second album, Move It On Over, was released in 1978. The title track, a cover of Hank Williams’ classic, received heavy FM airplay, helping the album enter the American Top 40 and go gold. Following the release of More George Thorogood, the guitarist released his major-label debut, Bad to the Bone, in 1982. The title track of the album became his first major crossover hit. The album went gold and spent nearly a full year on the charts. Thorogood’s next three albums after Bad to the Bone all went gold. In 2014, he released Live At Montreux 2013. George Thorogood continues to tour and draw big crowds with his amazing live show.
