George Thorogood

Born: Wilmington, DE, 1950

Years Active: 1986-2008

Influenced by: T-Bone Walker, Chuck Berry, Willie Dixon, Elmore James, Jimmy Reed, Buddy Guy, The Rolling Stones, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter, Albert King, Freddie King, Muddy Waters

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: A blues-rock guitarist who draws his inspiration from Elmore James, Hound Dog Taylor, and Chuck Berry, George Thorogood ...

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Jul 22 2009 9:00AM by Steve Baltin

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Spinner: It's hard to picture someone as 'Bad to the Bone' as George Thorogood taking musical advice from his adolescent daughter, but the 59-year-old rocker/bluesman has gotten some good recommendations. "One guy I'd like to see is Jack Johnson. It's kind of ... Read more

 
Jul 08 2009 9:00AM by Steve Baltin

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Spinner: At 58, George Thorogood is thinking about the end of his career. Talking to Spinner about his new album, 'The Dirty Dozen,' which mixes new material with some rarities, Thorogood says, "That's it, I'm going out with style, baby." Does that mean this ... Read more

 
Jul 02 2009 7:00AM by Steve Baltin

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Spinner: ''Lonesome" George Thorogood is far better equipped than most to speak about the ongoing steroids controversy in baseball. Prior to being 'Bad to the Bone,' Thorogood was a semi-pro baseball player who, even today, speaks as passionately about Sandy ... Read more

The Dirty Dozen
Released: 07/28/09
Then and Now
Released: 02/22/05
30th Anniversary Tour: Live
Released: 10/18/04
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