George Lawrence Thorogood (born February 24, 1950) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. His "high-energy boogie-blues" sound became a staple of 1980s US rock radio, with hits like his original songs "Bad to the Bone" and "I Drink Alone". 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". 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 2024, the band celebrated their 50th anniversary of performing.
Early life, family and education George Lawrence Thorogood was born on February 24, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware. His father had emigrated from the UK to the US. George attended Brandywine High School where he met and became friends with future drummer and bandmate Jeff Simon. Thorogood showed interest in baseball at a young age, playing semi-professional baseball as a second and first baseman. Thorogood first...
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