IVOX RADIO Presents ● The Music of George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers

George Thorogood and the Destroyers ● EMI Rounder Records / IVOX MEDIA collection

George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers are known for their high-energy performances and hard-hitting rock ‘n’ roll blues sound. Formed in 1973 by guitarist and vocalist George Thorogood in Wilmington, Delaware, the band quickly gained fame for their gritty, garage band approach to blues rock. Drawing influence from legends like Chuck Berry, Elmore James, and John Lee Hooker, their music blends driving guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and a party-ready attitude.

Their breakthrough album, George Thorogood and the Destroyers (1977), included iconic covers of blues classics, while their 1982 hit “Bad to the Bone” became a defining standard of rebellious rock ‘n’ roll spirit. Known for hits like “Move It On Over” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” the band has carved a lasting legacy sound. George Thorogood’s charismatic stage presence and infectious energy, and the Destroyers edgy blues sound is forever part of the blues rock scene.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers

George Thorogood and the Destroyers is the self-titled debut studio album by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released in 1977 by the label Rounder Records. Consisting mostly of covers of blues hits, it includes a medley of John Lee Hooker's "House Rent Boogie" and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer". The album eventually sold more than 600,000 copies and three tracks from the album were released as singles.

IVOX RADIO Presents ● The Music of George Thorogood and the Destroyers today at 5pm hosted by Louie Comella on KWXY Music Radio ● 92.3FM 1340AM ● streaming at kwxy.com and ivoxplus.com