Joe Bonamassa and George Thorogood - No Particular Place to Go

Taken aboard the Norwegian Pearl, during Joe Bonamassa's "Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea VII" on 2/24/2022.

[@sdxn8117]

George is a flat out legend! Joe is not lagging far behind. Great playing guys!

[@alana9832]

Sounding good guys!👍👏

[@suzanne9622]

Many years ago when I was in my 20's I saw George perform in New Hope, PA in a small tavern, I had an up close seat and I was so totally blown away I will never forget it. Now to see George and Joe together is really a dream come true! Thanks for this great performance!!!!! Can you guys do an album together of 50's rock? That would be beyond awesome!!! I will be the first customer !!

[@ReverendSoupbone]

I was there! John’s Place, later to be John and Peter’s!!! Epic night. Think I paid like $1.25 at the door.

[@jeffthompson4911]

Joe Bonamassa and George Thorogood...... two great musicians.....God Bless these two

[@mitch3384]

You know.. George is 73 as I'm writing this. His status as a pioneer and legend of rock & roll is untouchable, and he's gifted us with music that will last the test of time. But I'm more grateful for the fact that, after such a hard working career, he's been able to reach his 70's and enjoy them. Far too many great entertainers, not just musicians, die far too early. I often feel guilty that so many men and women spent their strongest years working to entertain us, sacrificing time with family (or having a family at all) and the regular perks of life we enjoy, only to pass away at 40, 50, 60 - before they ever got to slow down and start prioritizing themselves before their fans. Thank you, George and Joe, as well as your bands!

[@jguadalupegarcia8980]

Valla valla, coincido contigo en lo que comentas, tienes toda la maldita razón, es George, Dios le de muchos años más de vida y kn mucha salud, Saludos desde México amigo 👍

[@cjmn8635]

be forewarned , he takes no prisoners and delivers. what you came for.. thanks man .

[@andrewgoldbergs4474]

George Thorogood the showman. Still has the beast of R&R in that big heart of his. Keep on rockin!

[@andrewgoldbergs4474]

@Joe Bonamassa Thank you for your welcome reply..it might be time for you and George to get your bandmates together and head out on tour and hit the studios to make some bluesy R&R memories!

[@hansguenter6263]

he should learn how to play the guitar from Mr. Bonamassa;!

[@keirbateman267]

@@hansguenter6263 mr bonomassa can learn how to feel rock and roll from George.

[@hansguenter6263]

@@keirbateman267 ha ha ha; :" George may "feel" the R+R, but a R+R-guitar-player is he not; !!

[@afhafh7143]

@@hansguenter6263 you need to listen to Chuck berry to understand why George plays like that.

[@jedidad68]

I saw George in concert in Washington, DC back in 1984 (might have been '85) which remains one of the best nights of my life. That I am fortunate enough to relive that night just a little bit every time I see a great video like this brings joy into my life. Thank you George for all your years of entertaining and thank you Joe for bringing George up with you to play!

[@robinmabbott7334]

72 years old and still rocking

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

Thanks for that. His real age was like not a thought but confirming 72' just adds so much more respect to an Icon. Because .... You know when I drink alone...I prefer to be by myself. One Bourbon...One Scotch and One Beer.

[@dieselfan7406]

So am I - keep on keeping on!

[@davidg.9932]

Happy 72nd Birthday George Lawrence Thorogood. February 24, 1950 Wilmington, DE.. Many, many more George Lawrence I'll never forget seeing George for the first time opening for The Stones in Boulder in 81'..

[@fishboy91]

Of course

[@jamesdean1143]

@@davidg.9932 So, on his 72nd birthday, Russia invades Ukraine.

[@jerrybobteasdale]

George Thorogood was already rocking when I was in high school. That was 40 years go. He still has a rockin' stage presence.

[@keddy5627]

Me too!!!! I fully agree!

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Class of 80 brother! Yes sir.

[@nickwillard2314]

Absolutely badass how Joe Bonamassa gave the entire stage to George Thorogood! Class!

[@marcusantimony7535]

Joe Bonamassa had no choice. Lard-butt Thorogood takes up the whole stage whether he wants to or not!

[@bettyodell1420]

@@marcusantimony7535Didn't see you up there... bet you couldn't hold a candle to the lardiest part of his ass

[@michaelcanney7218]

​@@marcusantimony7535lol

[@hudson3535]

That was because George was in open G tuning and Joe wasn't.

[@janjohnson8273]

You know you're the bad ass of all bad asses when Joe Bonamaso takes a back seat.

[@ryanzeigler9763]

i worked as a roadie in 94 or 95 and George played our State Fair venue. 2nd song the power was cut and a city official came to the stage and told him that he was violating the city's (Salem, Oregon) decibel ordinance. George just yelled 'how much is the fine?'. George just yelled "cut a check and get this idiot off my stage. oh and turn this up, if we're paying the full amount we're getting our money's worth". I don't recall the amount but it was several thousand dollars.

[@supertramp6011]

Haha, that’s awesome! Lonesome George,bad to the bone as ever!🤣🤣👌

[@trentonharris5521]

What I dig is how Joe stepped back and let George have the stage. To me that showed a lot of respect to him. He wasn't going to let his ego upstage George. That makes me respect and appreciate him that much more.

[@largecoke4087]

Well it also wouldn't make sense to do that. You wouldn't invite axl rose to a stage to play piano and not sing.

[@Pray-4-Me]

👍

[@westleedrums]

Absolutely, that's the way to be. Especially , if you're at the professional level on the big stage. "Good sportsmanship" for musicians

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

Down the seashore Thank you very much

[@jimgleason3062]

GT is another artist that is long overdue to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@rman52]

As soon as he rocks as well as maddawna or biggie small.

[@GregNice76]

"Rock And Roll" "Hall of Fame" is a joke.

[@rman52]

@@GregNice76 Worse. At least jokes are funny.

[@tundrawomansays5067]

Isn’t that the truth.....

[@Hodado]

@@GregNice76 agreed you have to fit in politically to be included

[@davidg.9932]

Happy 72nd Birthday George Lawrence Thorogood. February 24, 1950 Wilmington, DE.. Many, many more George Lawrence I'll never forget seeing George for the first time opening for The Stones in Boulder in 81'..

[@garymorris8710]

First time I saw George was in Boulder at Folsom Field in 1981. He was so good, I begged my sister to take me back to see him the next day as he was on the same ticket as the Stones and Heart. Just saw him in KCMO a few weeks ago, still rocking hard!!

[@davidg.9932]

@@garymorris8710 I went to the second show. The first show sold out fast.

[@jamesrusso2523]

Respect for Joe B , He is old school . Supported George and was happy to do so . Dam George can still play .

[@gmdubya9442]

I saw him in concert several times, he was the best! Talk about a good, awesome time I had. We even got up front! Dancing having the best time ever! Thank you George!!

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

His entrance was Legendary ! Coming on in those average clothes, bandanna and then saying to The younger boys: I Play Loud and I Play Fast......... So try and keep up...to this Old Man!

[@dougerd684]

I think Johnny winter would say that too

[@martinwoodward3547]

Chuck Berry beat them both to that line

[@curtisboswell2619]

That's "Lonesome George" for you.... Rock legend, and blues pioneer. He's all or nothing. He's either wide open, or he's not playing. Got a slew of memories, attached to his music... all of them fantastic.

[@chrisstettler4533]

Disrespectful on George's part wow

[@docrockmusic6274]

I'm quite sure Joe can "keep up" with that bucket of s**t !

[@paulmurphy8993]

One of the few rockers who plays everything finger style. Wild.

[@70snuttodd95]

Albert King played fingers, just saying

[@billdesinger8604]

@@70snuttodd95just sayin’ what? the original comment was “one of the few”, not the only.

[@supertramp6011]

Lonesome George has to be one of my all time favourite rockers, would love to see him live, stellar guitar skills and stage presence!👌👌

[@guymonty96]

Saw the wonderful GT in London a few months ago with my son! Just brilliant......one of the best live bands ever. He rocks, period.

[@billyhillk5726]

Music does keep you moving no matter what your age 💥💥💥👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@majorfeelgoodrecords2740]

Where would we be without music 🎼🤘🏻

[@deedubs602]

One of My first concerts was George thorogood back in the mid 80s. Good to see he’s still rockin it.

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

Same here .

[@robf435]

Lol same here capitol theater nj...half the audience jumped onstage to dance...amazing show!

[@robf435]

Actually how could I forget he opened for the stones Philly jfk stadium 81(?)...thats the 1st time I saw him...journey opened too lol they got booed, George got called back for an encore! I was teenager

[@chocotaco8929]

Same I saw him in 1987

[@thomaskauser8978]

He didn't open for the heart and rolling stones as much as stole a boulder show from them? Got lost in boulder walked around all night! Destroyers added a saxophone and made all the diff. Love ya George.

[@Mark-lq3sb]

Living in St. Louis for 63 years I had many opportunities to see Chuck live. He played once a month down on the Loop at the Blueberry Hill Bar in the Duck Room. It was always a blast!

[@jorgenandersson9521]

Chuck Berry!!!!The true King of Rock`n`Roll!!!

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

Yeah the things its bringing out. Your comment instantly gave me a vision of Chuck down low, jammin the guitar while doing his hop with the guitar to the side. She told me ...it was my dinga ling.

[@Mark-lq3sb]

@@shawnfreeoftyranny8849 Yep, named the room at the bar after his duck walk. His daughter had his casket lid made to hold his red hollow body electric guitar. Who says, "you can't take it with you."

[@Sandyg1961]

St.Louis, the Loop, Blueberry Hill Bar, the Duck Room. Now that, my friend, is rock n roll. It was probably thick with cigarette and pot smoke hanging in the air. God, I’d have love to been there.

[@bigorange000]

Saw George In Knoxville Tennessee in the mid 2000s at the Market Square. Killed. I've seen hundreds of concerts. This one was top 10.

[@YTSlide]

George is The MAN. My future wife and I saw him play at a movie theater turned concert venue in Norman, OK. What an Entertainer, with a capital E. It was like going to church, with Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley as Deacons.

[@mikev4621]

Saw him in Christchurch New Zealand about 10 years ago- great showman and musician- best live act I've ever seen

[@arhzee3310]

George always put on a great show. Had the opportunity to see him many times. Keep rocking GT!

[@MrGadgetsBMO]

Wish these guys can tour together - what a show it would be! Two of my faves!

[@tommorningstar6373]

Gotta love George Thorogood. I remember as a kid this guy would play all the fairs and speedways. Awesome then. Awesome now.

[@michaelletley6248]

Does he play for sleepy joe ❔

[@chucke756]

One bourbon one scotch one beer Seen George a couple times He puts on a great show

[@douggoransson5179]

I was grinning like an idiot throughout this.What a blast!

[@johndaugherty4127]

Me too!

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi Doug how are you doing 😊

[@frez777]

I had the pleasure to see this man and his band when I was younger, and holy smokes, epic show. Legend he is

[@whiteyholmes]

I saw GT at UCSB in 1980 with my Cal Poly SLO buddies… What a show… They rocked out for hours… Every one of those guys in the Destroyers were crazy good… Rock and Roll Rhythm and Blues…

[@OliviaDI]

Oh George! I hear ya all the way to Fontana, CA. Sept 2023❤

[@markleveson6093]

Thank you for posting this matey. I've loved George's music for decades and it's great to se, and hear, him in this arena.

[@bumsharvest5493]

I like George a lot, he's like a family member, been around forever, always good to see.

[@jimcook8933]

Who hasn't seen George? Everybody funny, now you funny too !!

[@telefrk49]

Love that line!

[@rickmartin2168]

Both great guys and stellar musicians. 🎸🎸🎸. Chuck is with you.

[@brucesimian3743]

I turned 21 in 1979 and he had just become huge! The Knack were new and huge too! Good times!

[@williamworden3597]

Always liked George...listen to all his early live concerts with my earphones on. Last November he came to town..(Tri-cities, Wa) and I had tickets...a band member got sick (damn Covid) and they canceled the show. I'm 80, probably never get to see my "quitar god" 😮‍💨

[@cowboygypsey]

Still got his mullet.Ah the memories of better days.

[@DanTesta58]

Haven't missed a George Thorogood Tour since 1984. That first amazing show I saw was a Blues Rock marathon that only ended when George stepped up to the mike and announced "we don't know anymore songs, Goodnight"

[@elinachtigall]

Really super cool rock 'n' roll... kudos to you all... I'll swing the jive-dance leg back seat change step, back seat change step... kick place change step, kick... with Joe, George and Crew...this is mega, it sweeps, love it

[@davidedgar2818]

I enjoyed George in Haggerstown MD. in the early 80's he was powerful and endearing. He would always mix well with the crowd and give his full for his fans.

[@dancondon6242]

George is the shit! I’ve been a fan since the first time I saw the video for bad to the bone. Then I bought every album before that one and many after that one. Saw him 4 times, once Elvin Bishop opened for him and also Big head Todd did as well. Great shows!

[@jamesgibson5876]

I met Elaine bishop on Maui back in 2008 .. playn in a little bar that belonged to a friend of mine .what a good time !

[@dancondon6242]

@@jamesgibson5876 When Elvin Bishop opened for George, Elvin brought a girl up on stage from the audience. The girl was a year behind me in high school and I knew her pretty well. He put his guitar on her and helped her play some chords, it was really cool. After the concert the group I was with went down to this little college bar called “Ellas” for a few beers. Elvins band showed up there and I drank beer with the saxophone player. It was really cool!

[@tonymazz9912]

That's what is great being a musician, until your heart gives out, you can always make a living anywhere around the world.

[@johndaugherty4127]

Saw him at University of Kentucky Student Center in 1981. He rocked balls. And he sounds fantastic!

[@sharpdressedvan]

He "rocked balls"? Oh, is that a masculine description? Golly, you must have had a wonderful evening...

[@johndaugherty4127]

@@sharpdressedvan me and your Ma!

[@sharpdressedvan]

@@johndaugherty4127 You are just so clever!

[@morecowbell69]

@Sharpdressedvan Troll fail.

[@donball7007]

Saw him May 86 in Louisville and yes he did!

[@joemcmillan2089]

OUTSSTANDING! Thanks for posting.....

[@johnnilsson1311]

I never had the pleasure of seeing George but I know more than one person that had the chance to not only see him live but got to hang out with the legend. From the stories I heard George was not only a great performer and guitarist he was a great story teller and a very funny man. I heard this from multiple people. One very special girl from Deleware and hung out on many occasions after shows. Actually talked to Pierre Robert at a show and we got on the subject of Lonsome George. Anyone I ever talked tk who had the pleasure of seeing and knowing George only great things to say. Very generous and fun guy to be around.

[@rushlarkin6315]

Me and my friends use it sneak into the Stone Balloon in Newark Delaware to see him in the early 70’s when he was just getting it all started.

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi how are you doing 😊

[@ravenblanketful]

i mean it,,,rock and roll really never dies!!!!

[@deanmcdowall6004]

I needed this in my life wow thanks love Joes guitar playing and George Thorogood is an absolute legend 😎

[@mzaccagnini7179]

Two of the best blues artists on one stage .perfect.

[@filosofism]

So glad I get to see George this summer! I love that guitar!!

[@williamswartzjr4497]

Saw Thorogood at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo in '89, first concert with my wife, most excellent performance!!

[@joecolanjr.8149]

He still kicks ass!! Love it!!

[@michaelletley6248]

Hopefully sleepy joe !!

[@ricktomaski603]

George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers as I remember them in the 70's. He still sound amazing!! Some of the old-timers have really suffered from strain.

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi how are you doing 😊

[@liberalslayer9831]

But look how fat he is. I'm only a few years behind him and I'm nowhere as fat as him because I exercise.

[@davidedwards7835]

I m from Liverpool and when I saw him on tv playing bad to the bone...thats when I loved the blues.

[@thomasmurphy9348]

I have seen George four times over the years..never a bad one. No BS. no political rapping..just an hour of straight ahead rock and good times.

[@mikeg.9238]

Yeah that's a rarity nowadays , the last thing people want to hear at rock concerts is political crap...

[@thomasmurphy9348]

@@mikeg.9238 I saw Ted Nugent at a small venue about ten years ago..a lot of the audience were turned off by his political rantings between songs...I didn't pay to hear Ted bash Obama..just play Cat Scratch Fever and leave the heavy thinking at the door.

[@mikeg.9238]

@@thomasmurphy9348 I agree with you , no matter what side of the isle your on. I don't want to hear it either , period!!!

[@mikeg.9238]

@@thomasmurphy9348 Also it really sucks that politics has infected every part of society now. Wasn't like this when i first started going to concerts 40 years ago.It's actually sickening , there's no escape anymore...

[@thomasmurphy9348]

@@mikeg.9238 Spot on sir. Hopefully this bullshit will circle back to some relative normalcy.

[@toefield251]

Good to see old Lonesome George still jammin'

[@markwilliams5606]

Saw him playing All over the country! Last time with Johnny Winter! At the Illinois state fair in 87. Still got it! Joe's playing that Les Paul standard.

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi Mark how are you doing 😊

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi Mark how are you doing 😊

[@glb5053]

I've always loved George thanks to my Pop. I'm 45 and have yet to see him. I'm hoping to change that before him or I go.

[@alfrednawrocki8061]

That was great! Thanks Joe for having George make an appearance with you !!

[@gernzz]

Saw him in 1984 at Capital Theater in Jersey. It happened to be an MTV filmed concert. The acoustics in the Capital were awesome & Loud. He had a slew of guests John Hammond, Elvin Bishop, Albert Collins, & Willie Dixon…..encore with Johnny Lee Hooker….Incredible

[@bradnixon6220]

Saw gt in Bristol uk ,best concert of my life

[@johnanthonygonzales8714]

Have seen both of these men live in concert. Always Awesome ! 👍Wished I'd had the opportunity to see Chuck Berry Live.

[@paulcabral650]

I got to see chuck in Hampton NH. Was to young for the bar but the back doors were open. Just stood there. Was great

[@cathyvogel7939]

I was lucky enough to see all 3 in person

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I saw George playing a song with his daughter. They are a rocking family.

[@timothymrofchak8640]

Saw George 2007 in Austin TX. Absolutely Fantastic! You rock GT & DD!!!

[@donnierittenberry5515]

Love it ❤ Gorge is a class act that can’t be copied

[@dbreardon]

I saw George Thorogood in 1981 when he was opening for the Rolling Stones.

[@kimmisoo777]

George thorogood will always be my favorite guitarist I remember on his bad to the Bone tour in Akron Ohio I was wearing a white dress and looking fine on the second tier of the Jar arena ready to jump down on him and he looked at me and gave me the finger to come on down because they had to leave the stage underneath where I was sitting Security had to hold me back oh if I only would have made it to that first floor...... I LOVE YOU GEORGIE PORGIE

[@dave9351]

1992, Thursday night which was "country western night" at the Palms Restaurant in Carpinteria, California. (Tiny dance floor) Sitting at the bar with my girlfriend and the guy next to us got up and started speaking with the singer of the band (break time) 15 minutes later (guy at the bar) George (lives just up the road in Montecito) rips the place with some of his best songs. Truly a night to remember !

[@majorfeelgoodrecords2740]

I lost count on how many times I have seen Mr Thorogood play in Australia in the 80s & 90s. I thought he lived here. 🤣😂🎼🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 Edit: this was fun thank you very much👏🏻

[@drivesideways6550]

I saw George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers at Live Aid in Philadelphia back in 1985. I was 16 or 17. I thought they were Great. George can play a mean Guitar!

[@Hamigal]

George Badass. Still rockin hard. Love him.

[@burkehorner7104]

Saw George with Buddy Guy at the Greek many years ago. Still sounds the same at 72, and we've both gained a few!

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi Burke how are you doing 😊

[@nelsonlugo45]

Delaware Destroyers were the House Band at my little club in Baltimore in the mid 80s. SUPER chill cat 🐈

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi Nelson how are you doing 😊

[@gsdfan8455]

Not too often have I seen George playing without a slide.

[@leechild4655]

funny interview long time ago asking him about practicing scales and stuff and he was like, i dont do any of that. i dont even like one in the dressing room because i keep kicking it over when i cross a leg or something. lol i thought, wow, hes real dedicated huh. lol now i get it. he is just too cool for the room so, hes cool with or without the guitar sorta thing. lol good ol george. he rocks it

[@stratolestele7611]

Ahh Mr. Thorogood! Love ya man! You sound great, as always!

[@CoupStickBoogie]

Had tix to see Joe this past march in Knoxville and then got a cancer diagnosis and placed on chemo. Missing that concert is what REALLY chapped my ass. Finally get the chance to see him in concert and fate gives me the 'Ol "F" you finger

[@k1013435]

George playing here in Dunedin New Zealand October 20, 2022. Am so looking forward to seeing him again but would love to see Joe as well. Last time George played in Dunedin was with the late great Joe Cocker. EX++++++++++

[@godfreydarby8717]

two of my favs

[@marcushume2240]

Very cool....thank you for sharing.

[@rogerlever7313]

Saw GT in Cambridge UK a while back and drove my Supra back to colchester in less than a hour listening to gear jammer, awesome bloke 🎶👍😎

[@projoebiochem]

I saw George in a club in Grand Rapids in 1989, then in May for Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Rocked both times.

[@neilmcchesney1955]

George is the (forge)that rock and blues came out of ❤❤❤

[@michaelcasino4380]

I love George. I saw him at a benefit show for J.C. Dons at the TLA . He was awesome!

[@Arizona_Stonah]

PHILLY !!!!!

[@bh8365]

@Michael Casino. Don't sweat the typo. George and Joe both seem like good people. Cool that George was supportive of Joe early on.

[@sixbladeknife44]

George still got it 😎

[@richardbishop2237]

George and Joe still sounds great!!!Spartanburg South Carolina. 04/16/2022:

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi Richard how are you doing 😊

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi Richard how are you doing 😊

[@unclewillie1866]

Thank you so much for sharing your post. Many travels & concert tickets in the past to see GT. Shows kept getting shorter & shorter. But still no regrets. A real rocker!

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi Uncle Willie how are you doing 😊

[@unclewillie1866]

Morning Maria; …not too bad for a Monday 🤘

[@mariarusso1325]

@@unclewillie1866 good morning from LA to you Uncle Willie, nice to hear from you. I hope you don’t mind me writing you sir. I’m looking for a new friendship Ok😊

[@mariarusso1325]

@@unclewillie1866 hi Uncle Willie

[@JoeHernandez1210]

This was awesome. Thanks for uploading 👍👍

[@SteveHorowski]

humble joe proud of you laying lo !!! I know its hard to do but its the right thing to do! proud of you

[@fredsalter1915]

George's voice still sounds great!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-iv1bt8cl6b]

If I'm right, the club in New Hope was called Jon n Peters.Ìt was right before his 1st album,loved him n the Destroyers since that night

[@joekugelman4196]

Thorogood still rocks!

[@ecldinc]

y'all just made my day. thank you

[@LNorman-hi1tm]

I saw him play in the early 80's on his "50/50" tour. I have fond memories of that show.

[@MorGuitarz]

Not a GT fan...or Chuck Berry for that matter...I have seen JB live which kicked ass, but MAN...that was nothing short of AWESOME! I'm now a fan!

[@philipstrange60]

Best gig I ever saw - in 1-9-7-8!!!!!