Blues
Blues-Rock Legend George Thorogood on 2020 Plans and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
George Thorogood discusses his work with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2020 plans for him and band, staying fine-tuned as a live act and more.
With over 15 million albums sold worldwide, George Thorogood has been a successful musician for over 40 years. As the leader of George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Thorogood has been the singer and songwriter behind many blues-rock classics, including “Bad To The Bone,” “I Drink Alone” and “If You Don’t Start Drinkin’ (I’m Gonna Leave),” beyond recording definitive rock-centric versions of “Move It On Over,” “Who Do You Love?” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.”
Thorogood continues to record new music—his latest full-length is 2017’s Party Of One—and hit the road regularly. That touring regularly benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, to whom Thorogood presented a substantial check to before his September 25, 2019 headlining show at New York’s Town Hall.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Thorogood by phone earlier this month about that work with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, upcoming plans for him and band, staying fine-tuned as a live act and more. Below are transcribed highlights from the chat, in addition to audio of the full interview.
How did you first get involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society cause?
George Thorogood: “People in our organization got me connected with them a couple of years back.”
Are you working with the Leukemia & Lymphona Society long-term? Or was that just for this tour?
George Thorogood: “Until they come up with a cure for it.”
Your most recent album Party Of One was a true solo album. Was that an enjoyable experience for you to make?
George Thorogood: (laughs) “No, not really… I’ve been playing with a band for 40 years, more than that actually, so it was kind of strange. It was a bit of a struggle.”
You and the Destroyers were in fine form, all these years later, when I saw you in New York City a few years ago. What does it take to put on such a high-energy show? Or is it all natural and unrehearsed at this point?
George Thorogood: “Plenty of rest, plenty of liquids and vitamins. That helps.”
What’s coming up for George Thorogood & The Destroyers in 2020?
George Thorogood: “Well, first I’ve got to get through 2019. (laughs) We should be active next year as well. We’ve put together some New Zealand, Australia dates. We’re looking at Canada and some other spots. We should be around next year as well, hopefully.”
-
Alternative/Rock6 days ago
The Warning Shake the Foundations of a Sold-Out Leeds Stylus [Photos]
-
Music2 weeks ago
Take That (w/ Olly Murs) Kick Off Four-Night Leeds Stint with Hit-Laden Spectacular [Photos]
-
Alternative/Rock6 days ago
The V13 Fix #011 w/ Microwave, Full Of Hell, Cold Years and more
-
Alternative/Rock2 weeks ago
The V13 Fix #010 w/ High on Fire, NOFX, My Dying Bride and more
-
Features2 weeks ago
Tour Diary: Gen & The Degenerates Party Their Way Across America
-
Indie6 days ago
Deadset Premiere Music Video for Addiction-Inspired “Heavy Eyes” Single
-
Folk7 days ago
Katherine Perkins Strikes the Right Tone with Her “Hold On” Music Video Premiere
-
Country1 week ago
Brooke Ashton Chats About Her “Someone” Single, Creative Process, and More!