Wow it's been 30 years since George and his Destroyers first plugged in, turned up and took their rockin' blues on the path to stardom. This CD rounds up 16 key cuts: Move It On Over; Who Do You Love?; One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer; Willie & the Hand Jive; Bad to the Bone; I Drink Alone , plus live tracks, alternate takes and more rowdy rock 'n' roll!
Ten bad-to-the-bone hits by the rocker who brought blues to the masses in the '80s. Includes Willie and the Hand Jive; Bad to the Bone; No Particular Place to Go; Who Do You Love?; Reelin' & Rockin' (last two live); I'm a Steady Rollin' Man; Hello Little Girl; Get a Haircut; Treat Her Right , and Born to Be Bad .
When George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers burst onto the national scene in 1977, roots rock music was all but absent from contemporary radio. Yet, the focus and excitement that George brought to the classic songs of his idols such as Chuck Berry, Elmore James, and Jimmy Reed was undeniable. Rounder Records had its first hit artist and the late 1978 release of his second album soon had Thorogood s interpretations of Bo Diddley s Who Do You Love? and Hank Williams Move It On Over blanketing the airwaves. On July 30, 2013, Rounder Records will re-release Thorogood s first two albums, 1977... [Read More]
The Destroyers have been called a glorified bar band, yet they deserve credit for introducing '80s mainstreamers to early rockers such as Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley. They also reintroduced classic blues forms to rock radio, only in a little more electrified form. Hell, they even electrified Hank Williams's "Move It On Over." The aforementioned artists are all represented on this compilation, which in many ways also displays how much Thorogood's songs owe to the originals. The Thorogood-penned title cut, for instance, owes an unmistakable debt to Bo Diddley (who appeared in the video). And when... [Read More]
George and his Destroyers made their major-label debut with this modern barroom-blues classic. Six newly recorded versions and a rare B-side ( That Philly Thing ) join No Particular Place to Go; Bad to the Bone; Blue Highway; It's a Sin; New Boogie Chillun , and more!
Limited edition CD+DVD includes 16 classic audio tracks featuring live & exclusive version & an exclusive DVD containing live clips, interview footage, & the never before released 'Who Do You Love?' (Rothrock Remix 2004) music video).
When George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers burst onto the national scene in 1977, roots rock music was all but absent from contemporary radio. Yet, the focus and excitement that George brought to the classic songs of his idols such as Chuck Berry, Elmore James, and Jimmy Reed was undeniable. Rounder Records had its first hit artist and the late 1978 release of his second album soon had Thorogood s interpretations of Bo Diddley s Who Do You Love? and Hank Williams Move It On Over blanketing the airwaves. On July 30, 2013, Rounder Records will re-release Thorogood s first two albums, 1977... [Read More]
2011 release from the Blues rocker. On 2120 South Michigan Avenue, George Thorogood pays tribute to the Chess Records masters, including such legends as Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Howlin Wolf, and Buddy Guy. This is the album George Thorogood was born to make. Buddy Guy and Charlie Musselwhite (both 2010 Grammyr winners) appear as featured guest artists. 11 classic Chess Records covers.
George Thorogood and the Destroyers have been delivering the goods for over 30 years--high energy rock `n roll, blues, country and R&B that has never let their fans down. This 1982 concert captures the band at a remarkable high point, hot off a tour opening for the Rolling Stones. The power and focus of the band at this point in their career will take your breath away.
George Thorogood is an American icon. In a career that stretches back to the mid-seventies, he and his band The Destroyers have released 16 studio albums with worldwide sales in excess of 15 million. 2013 saw George & The Destroyers make their long overdue debut at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival. Performing at an event that had previously played host to many of their musical heroes inspired the band to produce one of their finest performances on a set list that stretched back to their eponymous debut album from 1977 and right up to their most recent releases. This is goodtime rocking blu... [Read More]
2013 live release from the Blues Rock guitarist. George Thorogood is an American icon. In a career that stretches back to the mid-70's, he and his band The Destroyers have released 16 studio albums with worldwide sales in excess of 15 million. 2013 saw George & The Destroyers make their long-overdue debut at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival. Performing at an event that had previously played host to many of their musical heroes inspired the band to produce one of their finest performances on a set list that stretched back to their 1977 debut album right up to recent releases.
George Thorogood and the Destroyers celebrate 30 years of high octane, hard rocking blues on this DVD recorded during the British leg of their European Tour in 2004. This DVD features a combination of tracks from his most recent album Ride 'Til I Die (released on Eagle Records) together with favorites such as Move It On Over, One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer, You Talk Too Much, I Drink Alone, and, of course, the classic Bad To The Bone. The live tracks are intercut with brief snippets of behind the scenes footage and interview clips with George Thorogood. Track Listing: 1. Long Gone 2. Who Do... [Read More]
After 15 million albums sold worldwide, more than 8,000 live shows, and an uncompromising catalog of hits that has certified him as one of rock's most relentless entertainers, the bad-to-the-bone icon has returned home to Rounder Records to release the first solo record of his 40+ year career. Party Of One is Thorogood's long-awaited tribute to the artists that shaped his musical consciousness. Produced by Grammy-winner Jim Gaines - known for his work with John Lee Hooker, Luther Allison and Stevie Ray Vaughan, as well as several of Thorogood's biggest discs - the 14 cuts (plus a bonus CD-only... [Read More]
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