George Thorogood

George Thorogood (born December 31, 1951) is a blues-rock and rock and roll performer from Delaware.

Trivia

In the late '70s George loved working out, cigars, pro wrestling, and especially baseball. It was during this period that Thorogood created and played on a semi-pro league team in Delaware. He was the second baseman and was chosen rookie of the year in the league. Soon after this achievement The Destroyers forced him to quit playing the sport.

Related Topics:
Cigars - Pro wrestling - Baseball

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George and the Delaware Destroyers were friends with Jimmy Thackery and the Nighthawks. While touring in the 1970's, the Destroyers and the Nighthawks happened to be playing shows in Georgetown (DC) at venues across the street from each other. By prior arrangements, George and Jimmy met in the middle of the street, exchanged guitars and went and played with each other's bands.

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Jimmy Thackery - The Nighthawks

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George and the Destroyer's are also notable for undertaking a vigorous touring schedule after appearing throughout the Rolling Stones tour in 1981. After two shows in Boulder, Colorado, George and his band flew to Hawaii and played for only one night. The next night they appeared in Alaska for one show. The following day the band flew to Washington State, met their roadies who had their Checker car and a truck, and continued a one show per state tour for all fifty states in exactly fifty nights, a feat that as of yet remains unchallenged by any other band.

Related Topics:
Rolling Stones - Boulder, Colorado - Hawaii - Alaska

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