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On tour
Yes
Followers
275,293
Category
Classic Rock, Guitar, Rock, Blues
Concerts
Apr
18
BYRON BAY BLUESFEST
Byron Bay
Tickets
Apr
21
Forum Melbourne
Melbourne
Tickets
Apr
23
Odeon Theatre
Hobart
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Apr
26
Bendigo Jockey Club
Ascot
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Apr
27
Mornington Racecourse
Mornington
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Apr
29
AEC ARENA / ADELAIDE, SA AUSTRALIA
North Adelaide
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May
01
LANGLEY PARK / PERTH, WA AUSTRALIA
Brenda Park
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May
03
Roche Estate
Pokolbin
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May
04
Stuart Park
North Wollongong
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May
07
MARGARET COURT ARENA / MELBOURNE, VIC AUSTRALIA
Melbourne
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May
10
Sandstone Point Hotel
Sandstone Point
Tickets
May
11
Sandstone Point Hotel
Sandstone Point
Tickets
May
13
ICC SYDNEY THEATRE / SYDNEY, NSW AUSTRALIA
Sydney
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May
15
Wolfbrook Arena
Christchurch
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May
17
SPARK ARENA / AUCKLAND, NZ
Auckland
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May
18
TSB ARENA / WELLINGTON, NZ
Wellington Central
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Jun
19
Waterfest at Riverside Park
Oshkosh
Tickets
Jun
20
BMO Pavilion
Milwaukee
Tickets
Jun
21
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Riverside
Tickets
Jun
22
Uptown Theater
Kansas City
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Jun
24
The Pageant
St Louis
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Jun
25
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville
Tickets
Jun
27
MGM Northfield Park Center Stage
Northfield
Tickets
Jun
29
ROCK, RIBS & RIDGES FESTIVAL
Augusta
Tickets
Jul
01
Artpark
Lewiston
Tickets
Jul
02
MASSEY HALL / TORONTO, ON
Downtown Toronto
Tickets
Jul
03
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ (MTELUS) / MONTREAL, QC
Montréal
Tickets
Jul
05
Bureau Festival d'été de Quebec
Québec
Tickets
Jul
18
The Pacific Amphitheatre
Costa Mesa
Tickets
Jul
19
Talking Stick Resort
Scottsdale
Tickets
Jul
20
Belly Up
Solana Beach
Tickets
Jul
22
Belly Up
Solana Beach
Tickets
Jul
23
Belly Up
Solana Beach
Tickets
Jul
25
Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
Las Vegas
Tickets
Jul
26
Nugget Casino Resort
Sparks
Tickets
Jul
27
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Santa Rosa
Tickets
Jul
29
Hard Rock Live Sacramento
Wheatland
Tickets
Jul
31
Couer d'Alene Casino
Worley
Tickets
Aug
01
Indian Head Casino
Warm Springs
Tickets
Aug
23
TUNES & SPOONS CHILI FEST / CLAREMORE, OK
Claremore
Tickets
Aug
26
Texas Trust CU Theatre
Grand Prairie
Tickets
Aug
27
House of Blues Houston
Houston
Tickets
Aug
30
Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater
Peachtree City
Tickets
Aug
31
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Clearwater
Tickets
Sep
05
Charleston Music Hall
Charleston
Tickets
Sep
20
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Hampton Beach
Tickets
About George Thorogood & The Destroyers
In 1973, a barely-out-of-his-teens Wilmington guitarist piled his gear into the
drummer’s Chevy van to play their very first gig at a University of Delaware dorm.
More than 4 decades, over 8,000 live shows, and some 15 million albums sold
worldwide later, that same maverick guitar-slinger is still making electrifying music,
still thrilling audiences, and still the most bad-to-the-bone performer in rock.
It’s 2015, and George Thorogood & The Destroyers are Badder Than Ever. For George and his longtime band – Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough
(bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) – their new
Badder Than Ever Tour is indestructible proof that staying true to yourself and the
music can still mean something. And with a catalog of classics that includes “Who Do
You Love”, “I Drink Alone”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”, “Move It On
Over”, “Bad To The Bone” and more, being able to share it with audiences is what
will always matter.
“When I was 16, I was going to school and playing Little League but nothing felt
comfortable to me,” George says. “The first moment I picked up the guitar, it felt so
right that it almost scared me. The fact that I couldn’t sing, play or write a song didn’t
matter. I’d learn to do all that soon enough. But by having a knack for this thing and
feeling relaxed doing it, I knew I was halfway home. I love to perform live, and I’m
lucky to be able to do it on a level that our music and reputation have taken us to. To
this day, I consider my job description to be ‘live rock performer’.”
Surprisingly, Thorogood began his career as a solo acoustic act. “I was more of a
Robert Johnson/Elmore James type country-blues player,” he explains. “I wasn’t very
good at it, but I’d gotten enough feedback from artists like Brownie McGhee and
Willie Dixon who thought I had something going. But I knew I needed more.” George
called high-school friend and drummer Jeff Simon, and with the addition of a bass
player – as well as Jeff’s van – the electric trio soon graduated from basement
rehearsals to local gigs. “We knew there was still time for one supercharged boogieblues
combo to make it. We relocated to Boston, and toured New England and the
Delaware Valley non-stop. Crowds loved us. The acts we were opening for, like
Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, loved us. We were playing great, but still couldn’t
get a record deal. Back then, a band without a record deal was like an actor without a
SAG card. We couldn’t earn more than $200 a night.”
As Big Bill Broonzy said, the blues is a natural fact. If you don’t live it, you don’t have
it. “1974 to 1977 was rough,” George remembers. “Everything seemed stacked
against us. We were always getting ripped off, our gear got stolen, our rent was
doubled and we were evicted from our band house.” By this time, Bill Blough had
joined The Destroyers on bass and the band signed a deal with the Cambridgebased
independent bluegrass label Rounder Records. “But the album sat on the shelf
for 18 months. And the day it was finally released,” George says with a laugh, “was
the day Elvis died.”
Nevertheless, that self-titled and now-classic debut would soon be certified Gold. And
for audiences and radio alike, the band instantly embodied – and continues to define
– powerhouse rock with bar band roots, unchained attitude and a fierce love of its
country, blues and R&B history. Over the course of sixteen studio albums (including
six Gold and two Platinum discs), they would storm the charts by putting their own
stamp on nuggets by Hank Williams, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker,
Elmore James and more, while simultaneously delivering hit GT originals that crackle
with humor and swagger. “I’ve always balanced one against the other,” George
explains, “and I follow my heart as far as what I can do. You don’t ask Woody Allen to
make a western and you can’t expect Clint Eastwood to do Shakespeare. You find
what you’re good at and stick to it.
Let’s face it; ‘Get A Haircut’ isn’t a song for Carly
Simon. It’s for Thorogood.” As for his signature certified classic “Bad To The Bone”,
George knows the simple truth of his definitive badass anthem. “It’s the ultimate
fantasy of the cool tough guy,” he says. “I wrote ‘Bad To The Bone’ to perform it live
for the rest of my life.”
In fact, ask anyone who’s seen a GT&D performance – from that first show at Lane
Hall, through legendary appearances on SNL and Live Aid, the opening slot on the
Rolling Stones historic ’81 tour, their own record-breaking 50/50 tour, or any of their
current 100+ shows per year – and it’s ferociously clear that the band’s reputation as
worldwide road warriors remains untouchable. “When we play, whether it’s a great
old theater, a shiny new casino, an outdoor festival, wherever, we have fun on stage.
We give the fans a great show.
Most of all, we’re making a living doing what we love
and people love what we're doing.”
Ultimately, the 2015 Badder Than Ever tour is 50% celebration, 50% declaration and
100% Thorogood throwdown. But after 4-plus decades as one of the most consistent
– and consistently unique – careers in rock, can a guitar-slinger still at the top of his
game choose a moment that brings it all home? “Stan Musial was once asked, ‘What
was the greatest day of your career?’ And Stan said ‘Every day when I walk onto the
field is the greatest day.’ I feel the same way,” George says. “Every night when I walk
out on that stage is the highlight of my career. I hit that first chord, the band kicks in,
and we hear the audience respond. That’s the rush. Over 40 years into this, and
every night that's still the only moment that matters.”
For George Thorogood & The Destroyers – and for rock & roll – it doesn’t get badder-to-
the-bone than that.
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Genres
Classic Rock, Guitar, Rock, Blues
Band members
Jeff Simon Bill Blough, Jim Suhler and Buddy Leach
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What fans are saying
Vinyard
Excellent show but the venue is questionable.
The lawn area wasn't professionally graded for any event like PNC arena in Holmdel.
And drive a truck because your front end will take a beating, the roads are as bad as the neighborhood.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Jun 08, 2024
Denise
While Fogerty was the headliner, George was as good as ever. Turned in a solid performance which is beginning to be rare with the groups who are hitting 50 years on the road and 70+ years old!
Ford Amphitheater
Colorado Springs, CO
Sep 03, 2024
Victoria
I just love handsome George he always puts on a fantastic show giving his all to the audience! Friendly and vivacious he even wore my scarf and danced with me 🤗. I saw him both nights!!
Island Resort & Casino
Harris, MI
Mar 11, 2025
Shawn
George puts on a great show. Very entertaining. The Blue Gate PAC is one of my favorite venues to see a concert. Comfortable roomy seats. Under 2000 seats. Easy free parking.
Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Shipshewana, IN
Mar 07, 2025
John
Loved George Thorogood. A wonderful performance and great energy.
The Sammy Hagar portion of the show was a waste of time and money. Hagar’s mic was defective and vocals were incoherent.
Ruoff Music Center
Noblesville, IN
Jun 16, 2022
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers Tour Cities
Québec, QC
Lewiston, NY
Oshkosh, WI
Las Vegas, NV
Kansas City, MO
Solana Beach, CA
Milwaukee, WI
Auckland, New Zealand
Hobart, Australia
Wheatland, CA
Warm Springs, OR
Melbourne, Australia
Nashville, TN
Grand Prairie, TX
Augusta, NJ
St Louis, MO
Scottsdale, AZ
Christchurch, New Zealand
Clearwater, FL
Northfield, OH
Charleston, SC
Hampton Beach, NH
Sydney, Australia
Costa Mesa, CA
Houston, TX
Byron Bay, Australia
Peachtree City, GA
Claremore, OK
Santa Rosa, CA
Montréal, QC
Sparks, NV
Riverside, IA
Pokolbin, Australia
Frequently Asked Questions About George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is George Thorogood & The Destroyers on tour?
Yes, George Thorogood & The Destroyers is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
George Thorogood & The Destroyers concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The George Thorogood & The Destroyers tour
is scheduled for 46 dates across 33 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is George Thorogood & The Destroyers scheduled to play?
George Thorogood & The Destroyers is scheduled to play 46 shows between 2025-2026. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the George Thorogood & The Destroyers tour start?
George Thorogood & The Destroyers’s tour starts Apr 18, 2025 and ends on Sep 20, 2025.
They will play 33 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Byron Bay at BYRON BAY BLUESFEST and their next upcoming concert
will be in North Adelaide at AEC ARENA / ADELAIDE, SA AUSTRALIA.
What venues is George Thorogood & The Destroyers performing at?
As part of the George Thorogood & The Destroyers tour, George Thorogood & The Destroyers is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Apr 18 - Byron Bay,
NSW @ BYRON BAY BLUESFEST
Apr 21 - Melbourne,
VIC @ Forum Melbourne
Apr 23 - Hobart,
TAS @ Odeon Theatre
Apr 26 - Ascot,
VIC @ Bendigo Jockey Club
Apr 27 - Mornington,
VIC @ Mornington Racecourse
Apr 29 - North Adelaide,
Australia @ AEC ARENA / ADELAIDE, SA AUSTRALIA
May 01 - Brenda Park,
Australia @ LANGLEY PARK / PERTH, WA AUSTRALIA
May 03 - Pokolbin,
NSW @ Roche Estate
May 04 - North Wollongong,
NSW @ Stuart Park
May 07 - Melbourne,
Australia @ MARGARET COURT ARENA / MELBOURNE, VIC AUSTRALIA
May 10 - Sandstone Point,
QLD @ Sandstone Point Hotel
May 11 - Sandstone Point,
QLD @ Sandstone Point Hotel
May 13 - Sydney,
Australia @ ICC SYDNEY THEATRE / SYDNEY, NSW AUSTRALIA
May 15 - Christchurch,
Addington @ Wolfbrook Arena
May 17 - Auckland,
NEW ZEALAND @ SPARK ARENA / AUCKLAND, NZ
May 18 - Wellington Central,
NEW ZEALAND @ TSB ARENA / WELLINGTON, NZ
Jun 19 - Oshkosh,
WI @ Waterfest at Riverside Park
Jun 20 - Milwaukee,
WI @ BMO Pavilion
Jun 21 - Riverside,
IA @ Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Jun 22 - Kansas City,
MO @ Uptown Theater
Jun 24 - St Louis,
MO @ The Pageant
Jun 25 - Nashville,
TN @ Ryman Auditorium
Jun 27 - Northfield,
OH @ MGM Northfield Park Center Stage
Jun 29 - Augusta,
NJ @ Sussex County Fairgrounds
Jul 01 - Lewiston,
NY @ Artpark
Jul 02 - Downtown Toronto,
ON @ MASSEY HALL / TORONTO, ON
Jul 03 - Montréal,
QC @ FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ (MTELUS) / MONTREAL, QC
Jul 05 - Québec,
QC @ Bureau Festival d'été de Quebec
Jul 18 - Costa Mesa,
CA @ The Pacific Amphitheatre
Jul 19 - Scottsdale,
AZ @ Talking Stick Resort
Jul 20 - Solana Beach,
CA @ Belly Up
Jul 22 - Solana Beach,
CA @ Belly Up
Jul 23 - Solana Beach,
CA @ Belly Up
Jul 25 - Las Vegas,
NV @ Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
Jul 26 - Sparks,
NV @ Nugget Casino Resort
Jul 27 - Santa Rosa,
CA @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Jul 29 - Wheatland,
CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento
Jul 31 - Worley,
ID @ Couer d'Alene Casino
Aug 01 - Warm Springs,
OR @ Indian Head Casino
Aug 23 - Claremore,
OK @ TUNES & SPOONS CHILI FEST / CLAREMORE, OK
Aug 26 - Grand Prairie,
TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre
Aug 27 - Houston,
TX @ House of Blues Houston
Aug 30 - Peachtree City,
GA @ Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater
Aug 31 - Clearwater,
FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
Sep 05 - Charleston,
SC @ Charleston Music Hall
Sep 20 - Hampton Beach,
NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom