George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Madison Blues (Live Aid 1985)

George Thorogood & The Destroyers accompanied by Albert Collins performing at Live Aid in front of 100,000 people in the John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia USA on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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[@dirkevans3443]

I’m an old man, have been to many many different shows but can honestly say Thorogood & the Destroyers put on one of greatest most rocking shows I’ve ever seen They were on fire The place damn near levitated Great Show!!!

[@markbunce3405]

👍💪💪💪

[@kiduey]

Seen him probably a dozen times and he is the greatest performer on stage with some great tunes

[@AdrianAndersson]

Collins just casually walks up the stage in front of a huge crowd, sets his capo at the right fret and proceeds to play a killer solo in middle of a song that is not a standard of his repetoire. Forever legend.

[@jamesbaker9905]

Oh yeah... I don't know if you know anything about playing guitar but he tuned up to open F sharp minor and put the capo on the 12th or 14th fret .... Mr unconventional !!

[@devonmoors]

A touch of the great Elmore James

[@devonmoors]

These Blues guys can mix it big time.Long live the Blues!

[@jamestsmith2873]

Albert played a small club in Pittsburgh a few days later. I said to him, "Albert, what was Live Aid like?" He said, "Man I was scared!"

[@maxpeck4154]

@@jamesbaker9905I've been playing 30 years and still can't wrap my brain around that tuning. I've been (poorly) mimicking his licks for years in standard tuning

[@davidmclachlan6592]

The drums, the sax, the guitars the moves...... everything about this performance is brilliant!

[@ColinPottersBar]

This is the gig that got me into George!! And at last, I got to see him live this year! He didn't disappoint as many aging artists have done over the years. He has still got it, so go and see him if you haven't already!! Long Live George Thorogood......!!

[@operationoverloard]

George is painfully underrated with his sound and showmanship. At 72 years old he is still touring. I saw him last year in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Troy, Ohio... a month apart from each other. He works very hard.

[@Rick_Frigate]

Incredible isn't it? In terms of gigging musicians, there's really nobody like them. They do somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 shows a year. Three hundred!!! And they've been doing that for DECADES. The passion they have for the music, their fans, and the crowd is unparalleled.

[@petergriffinhorse1218]

Underrated? He preformed in live aid one of the biggest live stadium live aid is one of the world wide performances in all of music history

[@markbunce3405]

👍🕺🕺🕺👏👏👏

[@Harry_PP030]

I saw him about 2 weeks ago in concert, for the first time finally after all these years. In my hometown, around the corner from where i live. It was great!

[@markbunce3405]

@@Harry_PP030 UK xx

[@bradforddillman7671]

I was 17 and in that crowd, just graduated high school, the summer before college. If I remember correctly, George was a surprise as he wasn’t on the promotional list of the performers. We were big George fans too, so this was a bonus for sure. Plus Albert Collins to boot. We played a lot of pool in those days, so we loved his Bad to the Bone video of course. Best concert of my life.

[@stonesdude154]

I was there with you

[@katiezee2]

George puts on a killer show !.. huge talent + showmanship

[@Putaspellonyou]

Indeed. I saw him just a couple years ago. He brings energy, joy, and commitment to his performance. He's either a great actor or every show is the most important he's ever played.

[@deeg8849]

saw him twice once open for the stones and the other opening for zz top. kick ass both times

[@Airsoftcleaner]

I agree, Other than Queen and Dire Straights

[@mullahosk585]

This was my first step into real Blues. Hearing the first few notes by Albert Collins changed my music direction forever

[@DrewFloyd]

Dude, same!

[@mullahosk585]

@@DrewFloyd Wow So you too had a Road to Damascus moment ?

[@davidrpriest]

Albert gets to you right when he plays the first note!

[@geraldinebyrne4911]

@@davidrpriest pyggggyggyygyg

[@karenstanley964]

Saw Albert play live…

[@luisguedes7590]

I confess my ignorance. It was the first time that I saw a performance by the fabulous guitarist Albert Collins. Result: I became a fan and had the happiness of seeing him live four times even though I live in Brazil

[@jimbanda]

Wow.... When you need the two coolest dudes on the planet to electrify the audience... I watched most all of this live both sides of the Atlantic. Peace out everyone 🙏🙏

[@tattyshoesshigure5731]

Sensational! George’s amazing slide playing blended with the ‘Iceman’s’ killer blues guitar is a superb mix!

[@mcfcguvnors]

blew me away seein this as a young kid in the 80s went straight out on monday n searched high n low for records,best perfomamce for me in the states

[@marksimpson2321]

Thete are vv few guitarists who can do so much with so few notes abd such a distinctive sound. The Albert Collins....

[@garymorgan3314]

Saw Collins in London 1974; he’s on fire!

[@SuperAnatolli]

This is one of the absolute best rock performances ever.

[@jamesrobert680]

You haven’t seen Queen at Live Aid.

[@karingraf536]

​​​@@jamesrobert680 Queen, who is Queen?Sure I have seen it, but this was better.Because there's a movie about Queen, it's famous.

[@jamesrobert680]

@@karingraf536 Queen were easily the best performance on the day.

[@jamesrobert680]

@@karingraf536 Queen were better than George Thorogood.

[@NiggaMind69]

@@karingraf536 You’re telling me this is better than Queen? Like fr? Never heard that one before

[@Criscris53]

Sir Albert Collins !!! super great both

[@richardobrien9538]

So pleased to find this video. I remember watching it live in the UK and still talk about it now.. 35 years on! Sir Albert Collins.. the Master of the Telecaster!

[@AdrianAndersson]

the biggest crowd albert ever played to and he deserved it - big time

[@philipwalsh9690]

Adrian Andersson think Is was biggest crowd any band there had ever played 2 😂

[@emitwilson8906]

@@philipwalsh9690 queen did a free performance in 1976 that had 235,000 on attendance at hyde park which is still a record

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@@philipwalsh9690 Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Mick Jagger (as a Rolling Stone), Queen, U2, Madonna and The Beach Boys have all played to verified audiences larger than Live Aid, in the Stones and Beach Boys cases around 10 times larger. Plus Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the Who, Santana and Joan Baez all played at the original Woodstock Festival in front of around 400,000 people.

[@peterqvarnstrom7510]

Of cousrse. One of the great artists. Love him. So good music during the years

[@boomcat4473]

@@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 This ain't no competition, people. Many of those people in the crowd probably had their first taste of Albert Collins. That's a good thing.

[@JonTisch]

Live Aid was one of the best concerts in history. Great musicians performed in 1985 as a part of this.

[@Airsoftcleaner]

Just as Joan Baez observed This WAS our Woodstock!!!

[@karingraf536]

What a Performance!Albert, the Legend, along with the young George Thorogood!Who missed Tears for Fears?

[@operationoverloard]

I saw Jim Suhler and his band at the Vogue open for George. He got really close to everybody sitting in the perimeter seats; won't forget that. Now Jim plays for George. Thanks Jim.

[@user-lz5mm8cv7z]

Thorogood and Collins doesn’t get any better!!!

[@theracer1969]

Thorogood has always shown incredible respect to those who came before him. Often he integrated his blues idols into his shows and even better, he gave them all the room.

[@operationoverloard]

Saw George in Fort Wayne last year Foellinger Theater. I had front row seats stage left. George looked at me and my 2 friends. We all saw his blue eyes. Thanks George. You won't be forgotten.

[@FATBAZ01]

Two great entertainers doing a fantastic job and just enjoying themselves. Can,t get any better...

[@ericamcmillion2676]

Best guitarist ever! Cant be beat! He's the one and only!

[@rocketmanrick]

Not spoken enough as one the highlights of LiveAid. They just exploded here

[@geoffpoole483]

I was on holiday at the time so missed this but a friend's brother had recorded it. This performance blew me away.

[@rolft.7697]

Saw Albert Collins and the Icebreakers back in 1983; live in Nyon,Switzerland; unforgettable

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

I Adore You Mr Thorogood ❤❤❤Philadelphia USA 🇺🇸

[@ryanblount6216]

Thank you GEORGE Thorogood 🖖🌞🇱🇷😎

[@carsten9168]

Long live George Thorogood ! R.I.P. Albert Collins and a million thanks for the memories. They don't make 'em like you do !

[@cavalierfan1995]

albert collins MASTER OF THE TELECASTER

[@russellhopwood661]

wow i didnt even know they were at live aid, bloody brilliant

[@aldpeterow6206]

Albert is a God of Telecaster!

[@Airsoftcleaner]

That is Evident!!!!

[@fredyjerezjaque5612]

Si se busca la palabra Telecaster en el diccionario aparece el gran Albert

[@evaadams8298]

Let’s not forget the rest of the band perfection!!

[@MrBaseball2490]

My buddy Jan Zukowski from the nighthawks on bass!! He told me his hearing is still recovering haha

[@kenton6098]

His shows, his guests, his interviews, his attitude, he always seems so positive, and that's not always easy in a tough business. His music is always good, but I especially like his interviews. Imagine working your ass off for years in small venues, finally being asked to open for the Rolling Stones, and having Charlie Watts walk up and ask you for your autograph!

[@bobhayden4704]

One of the true underrated performances on the greatest day in rock music history. I'm not one for profanity but this you-know-what-ing rocked!

[@jmuduke99]

Had the opportunity to talk to George Thorogood about this performance the other day. He told me that every time this video is clicked or a DVD is sold, that all proceeds still go to Live Aid to this day.

[@karenstanley964]

This is awesome 😎

[@operationoverloard]

How do you get a chance to talk to George?

[@jmuduke99]

@@operationoverloard I work at a hotel in Beverly Hills - he’s there all the time. Incredibly nice guy.

[@rams6702]

this is the hottest the iceman ever got, straight up plays for half a million and does it in his style. god bless him

[@goldenultra]

I saw this video on TV 20 years ago, never forgot it. Sat all day upfront of the tv. This such a good show also like a kind of Buddhist experience of the nature of pain and inner paths....

[@ElusvOptmst1]

Mind blowing! Exceptional performance by all! WOW!!!

[@operationoverloard]

He was badass in his prime. I got to see him do some of the same stuff 3 years later in Indianapolis. I cannot forget it.

[@ata1811]

This is beyond marvellous! George is fine but Albert is mighty fine!!

[@honorladone8682]

I'm glad I attended !!! Philadelphia USA

[@troywilliams8659]

I seen George Thorogood at the Richmond Raceway it was only three members in the band and they wore me out that dude plays hard he earned every dollar he made

[@davidsargent5410]

Thorogood is one of the greatest to ever do it guy is absolutely awesome

[@robertnobody]

Best concert ever...it's never been topped and never will be....

[@mslush47]

Back before the huge jumbotrons, people just came and listened a half mile away :)

[@ladyhonor822]

2023 WOW I was There !!! 💋. Philadelphia USA 🇺🇲

[@Blaxfax]

He wouldn't ever appear on Live Aid if not for replacing Tears for Fears. He earned his chance!

[@operationoverloard]

What are you really saying?

[@Grandtrunk]

Much better act than Tears

[@arlaabrell8658]

@@Grandtrunk much, much, much better

[@dragomiruzelac2227]

Magic and magnificent. Heavenly good. My favorite performance at Live Aid. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Weave.seen.this.b4]

Sir Albert Collins, I love what George made happen......how about King AC

[@budfudlackerinc.1900]

Man that must be a rush smokin a 6 string in front of a crowd like that!

[@TransDrummer1312]

Holy shit I never knew Lonesome George played Live Aid

[@evansclan4eva49]

No one leaves without singing the blues!

[@jamesrobert680]

He blistered through that performance with great energy. The best was yet to come though and there is a brief bit at the end of the video where the feed changes to Wembley.

[@gonzalovelazquez6015]

Ufffff Que sonido de Guitarras .Esto es puro Rock And Roll , Uffffffffff.

[@benjaminenriquez1102]

Amazing energetic performance by one great underrated guitar blues legend!! It doesn’t get any better than this, baby!!

[@denisebernatchezgowgirl3738]

Magnifique photo jaime super et magnifique chanteur ❤️👌

[@artsmithdrums]

Such a great performance!

[@mellissalynn644]

The Iceman cometh! And he brought Lonesome George & The Delaware Destroyers along for the ride!

[@RS-if2os]

Along with Queen, this was the best performance of the concert.

[@chollysquid764]

Couldn’t agree more....

[@jimirvine5865]

I agree George what a showman! & Albert Collins ... Legend !

[@yo-kh9py]

R S they were the act before queen i’m pretty sure

[@tonynesbit9673]

Definitely

[@rossmcmahon7176]

U2 was amazing 😉

[@valeriedixon7121]

I love you ...you got it all singing quitar dancing omg I love you so much my favorite singer ever and I like a lot of music I love music it's my life everyday but no one in this world got what you got you are one of a kind and I never heard anyone do your music and that is because they can't you are one of a kind no one can imitate you I never got to see you ever in concert I would to this day love to see you omg you are amazing no one like YOU and never will be I love love you George thorogood ❤❤🎸🎵🎶🥰😘🌹💖

[@honorladone8682]

They Rock!!! Philadelphia USA

[@davidsprague7747]

Yes they do most DEFINITELY

[@erniearambula3525]

Saw George perform mid 80's LA Coliseum Rolling Stones concert that's when opening act Prince was booed off stage, George rocked the house of 100,00 in attendance.

[@jamesmrflexbarnes]

Why did Prince get booed off? He was a legend

[@erniearambula3525]

Oh I admit Prince is and always be Hall of Fame caliber but at this time early mid eighties Prince was a total unknown and crowd didn't give him a chance in other words narrow minded, plus this concert lineup was all 80's rock, ya looking back I could have been witness to Prince's breakout performance.

[@tonynesbit9673]

Not to most of the 100,000 he wasn't.

[@rolandhersan2420]

The Ice man!, Albert Collins amazing!, the master of the telecaster", by the way, Thorogood awesome too....

[@therodgodproject9942]

Life was so good without smartphones right?

[@renatehanel9523]

1995 saw him life in germany at Loreley/Rhein. It was my best concert..... love him for ever🎸🎷❤

[@operationoverloard]

I remember seeing Thorogood open for the allman brothers at Dear Creek. Once he and the Destroyers left, I did too. ...no regrets there.

[@johnobrien8910]

great song ice man Collins and George and band superb great concerts in the u.s.a and uk for live aid gelfof and ure got the idea from some 15 yrs before the first concert for aid George harrisons . concerts for Bangladesh. and after all the hard work on those who organised it and those who played ect.most of the money in the end was wasted and what a crying shame it was.

[@janedresden4094]

Thoroughly Good Georgie and the Debelloware Destroyers Rock

[@willlees711]

Sir Albert Collins ladies and gentleman. I love how george knows funk was stole from the black community but holds Albert in such high regard. he knows the funk oozes outta him... music sees no colour... music sees funky mother fuckers who get down

[@dragomiruzelac2227]

🥰😎👍❤️

[@jamesrobert680]

He blisters through this.

[@zerosmack17]

This man is one from the most original r'n'r star 🤘🏻

[@juniorbento6035]

Fantástico song amazing!

[@crayhead]

So awesome to see Albert play in front of 100,000 people!

[@diegodidou3818]

Music owed him AT LEAST that

[@gutbucket260]

@@diegodidou3818 Word !

[@MHerkules-d8b]

I love the American People and ther Power!❤

[@raygengamer8440]

We got our Madison blue shoes, OH YEAH!!!

[@johnbruno3285]

Saw George and the Destroyers at San Diego State4 University in the late 80s..one of the top 3 concerts I've ever seen.

[@danielavaca4414]

Yes, there was a blues duel guitar in Live Aid, awesome

[@stevekluesner4430]

I love the energy going on in this George definitely got some spring in his legs yet 👍👍👍😎😎

[@Tacoman1967]

George Thoroughly Good and the Delaware Destroyers!!!

[@minetteh1001]

Thanks for sharing

[@putzengiler]

this is amazing , I forgot they played there.

[@jasong5913]

George Thorogood - the baddest man on the planet.

[@Viggypop571]

Yeeeah! That’s what I call pure energy!

[@javsalonso8295]

Such a good performance

[@planetkori]

i wasnt there but i like me some thorogood and the master of the telecaster

[@dazsly]

This makes me smile.

[@jerrymuzak4534]

God bless America and rock and roll

[@timoconnor606]

Saw him last night, brilliant

[@luisicarte2201]

Quizás se lo mejor ..epico ver a estos dos exponentes del Telecaster..genios

[@GREG62944]

This is real good music.

[@jeremywilson2695]

Saw George and the band in the the mid-1980s in a small venue. We were all standing on the seats. Right up there on my list of all-time best concerts. Comparing it to the shoe-gaze, mopey stuff that is now called rock, makes me very sad. I know young folks are depressed, and I understand why, but c'mon kids, pick up some instruments and rock!

[@Grandtrunk]

When I die, I want a concert like this at my grave site!

[@DreamOn510]

George Burning It Down !!!! 🎸💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@error-qs8ku]

1:29 I like it a lot !!!

[@aldpeterow6206]

That's amazing shot!

[@MrJoekew]

Wow. Just wow 👏👏👏

[@ericusdaniel7890]

One of the best i ever seen

[@stefan8405]

Queen and George Thorogood were the best act that day.