George Thorogood
George Lawrence Thorogood (born February 24, 1950) is an American musician, singer and songwriter from Wilmington, Delaware.[1] His "high-energy boogie-blues" sound became a staple of 1980s USA rock radio, with hits like his original songs "Bad to the Bone" and "I Drink Alone".[2] He has also helped to popularize older songs by American icons, such as "Move It on Over", "Who Do You Love?", and "House Rent Blues/One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer".[3]
"The Destroyers" redirects here. For other uses, see Destroyer (disambiguation).
George Thorogood
George Lawrence Thorogood
February 24, 1950
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Musician
Vocals, guitar, harmonica
1973–present
With his band, the Delaware Destroyers (often known simply as "The Destroyers"), Thorogood has released over 20 albums, two of which have been certified Platinum and six have been certified Gold. He has sold 15 million records worldwide. Thorogood and his band continue to tour extensively, and in 2014, the band celebrated their 40th anniversary of performing.
Personal life[edit]
George Thorogood married Marla Raderman on July 16, 1985.[20] She died from ovarian cancer in 2019.[21] They have one daughter, Rio Thorogood. [22]
Thorogood has been a baseball fan[12] for most of his life, playing semi-pro ball as a second baseman during the 1970s (drummer Jeff Simon played center field on the same team). He took his daughter to Chicago for her first major league game (Cubs vs. Rockies), during which he sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". In a 2011 Guitar World interview, he stated "I'm a Mets fan. There aren't many of us but you know, that's me."[23]
In April 2023, Thorogood had to cancel the first leg of his 50th anniversary tour due to a serious medical situation.[24]