George Thorogood and the Destroyers on their final tour of the UK.

For the past 5+ decades, over 8,000 live shows and more than 15 million albums sold, George Thorogood & The Destroyers have been “The All-American rock & roll party band” (Goldmine Magazine). And for their 53rd year of “playing rock & roll hot enough to melt the polar icecaps and flood the world’s major population centers” (Rolling Stone), the 2026 continuation of The Baddest Show On Earth Tour is a stage-shaking, roof-raising, guitar-snarling blast. “Could be the state of the world,” “says George. “Maybe it’s the healing power of rock & roll. But when we hit the stage on any given night, I can guarantee that we’ll make you feel like a teenager again.

Then again, George & The Destroyers have always delivered on their promises. In 1976, they debuted as the most explosive indie breakthrough act of the decade. Throughout the ‘80s/’90s MTV era, Thorogood was the epitome of snakeskin & shades guitar-slinger cool. And with chart-topping hits like ‘One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer’, ‘Move It On Over’, ‘Who Do You Love?’, ‘I Drink Alone’, ‘Get A Haircut’ and the ultimate bada** anthem ‘Bad To The Bone’, George & The Destroyers became cornerstones of Classic Rock while their album catalog continues to dominate streaming charts worldwide. And whether it’s been their landmark performances at Live Aid and on SNL or recent smash tours with John Fogerty, ZZ Top and Sammy Hagar, they remain among the most reliable/formidable concert acts on the planet. “Don’t let anyone tell youth is gig won’t keep you energized,” “Thorogood says. “I defy bands half our age to put on a show like we do night after night.”