 NEW YORK (Eagle Rock Ent.) - Eagle Rock Entertainment is pleased to celebrate 30 years of high octane, hard rocking blues with the release of George Thorogood And The Destroyers- 30th Anniversary Tour Live on DVD October 19, 2004. The performance will also be available separately in the CD format on the same date. Recorded during the British leg of their European Tour in 2003, 30th Anniversary Tour Live shows blues-rock guitarist Thorogood showcasing tracks from his recent Ride 'Till I Die (Eagle Records 2003) album together with favorites including "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," "I Drink Alone," "Bad To The Bone," "Who Do You Love" and many more. Concert footage is interspersed with behind the scenes footage and interviews and bonus features include the promo film "American Made" as well as acoustic versions of "Ride 'Till I Die" and "Merry Christmas Baby." Drawing inspiration from the likes of Elmore James, Hound Dog Taylor and Chuck Berry, George Thorogood never earned much respect from blues purists, but his popularity soared in the early '80s. Thorogood's simple and direct approach to rock and the blues allowed him to open for his idols like Howlin Wolf and Muddy Waters early in his career. Taking riffs straight from '50s Chicago blues and adding volume, intensity and a rock solid beat, George's approach eventually led to larger audiences and numerous Gold records. George Thorogood And The Destroyers still continue to top themselves as this year marked the first No 1 Billboard chart position of their career atop the Blues Chart with Greatest Hits: 30 Years Of Rock (Capitol). They also continue to trample audiences with their powerful stage show. They have been on tour all summer, sponsored by VH-1 Classic, and after a brief break, will be back out on the road later in the year. George Thorogood And The Destroyers - 30th Anniversary Tour Live is available on DVD and separate companion CD through Eagle Rock Entertainment on October 19, 2004. 30th Anniversary Tour Live Track List Long Gone Who Do You Love Night Time Drink Alone BSB Bossman Sky Is Cryin Sweet Little Lady Greedy Man Haircut Bad To The Bone Gear Jammer Move It On Over Fixer Talk Too Much That's It I Quit Rockin My Live Away
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