George Thorogood – May 17, at the Métropolis LiveEvents May 10, 2014 4213 George Thorogood and the Destroyers 40 Years Strong A true darling and hero of the Métropolis, a venue he packs to the rafters with each and every Festival and Jazz All-Year Round visit, George Thorogood rolls back in with his steam-powered Destroyers for another lesson in blues-rock steeped in the sound of ’50s Chicago. Every true fan knows the iconic singer-guitarist behind the immortal Bad to the Bone has no equal in burning up a stage! This evening’s super-promising program features a new album marking the band’s 40 year anniversary! For George Thorogood and his longtime band The Destroyers – Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) – their 40th anniversary is indestructible proof that staying true to yourself and the music can still mean something. And with a catalog of iconic hits 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. Opening Act: Trampled Under Foot A part of the Jazz All-Year Round series For tickets and information: www.mtelus.com 1-855-790-1245
