With over 15 million albums sold worldwide, including two Platinum and six Gold records, George Thorogood has secured his legacy as one of rock ’n’ roll’s most enduring icons. Since debuting in 1973, George Thorogood & The Destroyers have performed more than 8,000 live shows, delivering their signature brand of raw, high-octane blues rock to audiences across the globe.

Known for classic anthems like “Bad to the Bone” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” the band became a staple of 1980s rock radio. At the height of their rise, Thorogood was a touring machine, famously joining the Rolling Stones for 10 stadium dates on their 1981 American tour and embarking on the ambitious “50/50” Tour, playing all 50 U.S. states in just 50 days.

Now, at 75, Thorogood shows no signs of slowing down, with 13 shows scheduled for September 2025 alone. In this interview, he reflected on unforgettable moments from his five-decade career, from meeting Jack Nicholson at Live Aid to getting a kiss from Whoopi Goldberg, and opened up about his love for semi-pro baseball, his ongoing passion for the stage, and what fans can expect from his next record.