We celebrate a true American original whose blues soaked rock and roll has rattled jukeboxes bars and arenas for decades, George Thorogood. Loud gritty and unapologetic George built a career on feel swagger and the power of a stripped down band hitting hard. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, George Thorogood’s deep ties to Philadelphia helped shape his sound and career. In the early days he played constantly around the Philly club circuit learning how to win over tough crowds night after night. Philadelphia radio and venues embraced his raw energy helping spread the word long before mainstream fame arrived.
One cool fact about George is that he was heavily inspired by John Hammond Jr. and Chicago blues legends like Muddy Waters and Elmore James. Rather than copy them he amplified the blues turning it into something louder and more aggressive. That approach led to signature songs like “Bad To The Bone,” “Move It On Over,” and “One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer” (Poppa BamBam’s favorite!).
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