George Thorogood
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George Thorogood
Thorogood performing at the Fallsview Casino
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Background information
Born February 24, 1950 (age 63)
Wilmington, Delaware United States
Genres Blues rock,[1] boogie rock, heartland rock, rock and roll, hard rock
Occupations Musician, songwriter, bandleader
Instruments Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active 1974 – present
Labels EMI, Eagle, Rounder, MCA, CMC
Associated acts The Delaware Destroyers
Website www.georgethorogood.com
George Thorogood (born February 24, 1950) is an American blues rock vocalist/guitarist from Wilmington, Delaware, United States,[1] known for his hit song "Bad to the Bone" as well as for covers of blues standards such as Hank Williams' "Move It On Over" and John Lee Hooker's "House Rent Boogie/One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," and Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love?".
George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers have released sixteen studio albums, including two that were certified Platinum, six that have been certified Gold, and have sold 15 million albums worldwide. The band's early success contributed to the rise of folk label Rounder Records.[2]
