George Thorogood American blues rock musician Date of Birth: 24.02.1950 Country: USA

Biography of George Thorogood

George Thorogood, the American musician known for his blues-rock style, was born on February 24, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware. Growing up in Naamans Gardens, a suburb of Wilmington, Thorogood's father worked for the chemical company DuPont.

After graduating from Brandywine High School in 1968, Thorogood had the potential for a professional baseball career due to his athletic success. However, after attending a performance by John Hammond in 1970, Thorogood decided to pursue music instead.

In 1974, Thorogood recorded a demo called "Than the Rest," but the single was not released until 1979. In 1976, he and his band, known as "The Destroyers" or "The Delaware Destroyers," recorded their debut album, which was released in 1977. The following year, the album "Move It On Over" was released, featuring a cover of Hank Williams' song of the same name.

In 1979, Thorogood released the single "Please Set a Date" and a remake of Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love."

In the late 1970s, Thorogood briefly pursued baseball again and played for the Delaware team in the Roberto Clemente League. He was named the "Rookie of the Year" in that game. However, shortly after his success in baseball, his band "The Destroyers" convinced him to focus on music.

After relocating to Boston, Thorogood and his band started organizing their own shows. They performed two concerts in Boulder, Colorado, before heading to Hawaii for one night and then to Alaska the next. They continued touring throughout the United States, performing in every state.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Thorogood recorded some of his most well-known works. His song "Bad to the Bone" gained popularity through its appearance in various films and TV shows, including "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," "Problem Child," "Stephen King's Sleepwalkers," and the sitcom "Married... with Children." The track was also featured in the opening of the film "Major Payne" and the video game "Rock 'n Roll Racing."

Thorogood and his band, "The Destroyers," have released 16 studio albums, five of which have achieved gold status. He continues to perform and tour, showcasing his blues-rock style to audiences worldwide.