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George Thorogood

Musician

Born: American

George Lawrence Thorogood 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.

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American blues rock vocalist/guitarist

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  1. George Thorogood is born

    George Thorogood, American musician, known for american blues rock vocalist/guitarist, was born on 1951-02-24. George Lawrence Thorogood is an American musician, singer and songwriter.

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American blues rock vocalist/guitarist
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