George Thorogood & The Destroyers's 1981 Concert History

George Thorogood & The Destroyers is an American blues-rock band led by George Thorogood (born December 31, 1951), a blues-rock and rock guitarist and singer from Wilmington, Delaware. To date the band has released sixteen studio albums, including two that were certified Platinum, six that have been certified Gold, and have sold fifteen million albums worldwide.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 05, 1981
The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & the Destroyers / The Neville Brothers

American Tour 1981

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Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Nov 23, 1981
George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The Nighthawks
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Nov 21, 1981
George Thorogood & The Destroyers Edwards Auditorium, University of Rhode Island Kingston, Rhode Island, United States
Nov 04, 1981
George Thorogood and The Destroyers
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Music Hall Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Oct 30, 1981
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
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Mackey Auditorium Boulder, Colorado, United States
Oct 29, 1981
George Thorogood & The Destroyers

50/50 Tour

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Hitching Post Inn Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Oct 18, 1981
The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood & The Destroyers

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band

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Candlestick Park San Francisco, California, United States
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Oct 17, 1981
Rolling Stones / J. Geils Band / George Thorogood & The Destroyers

Tattoo You Tour

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Candlestick Park San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 11, 1981
The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince
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Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 09, 1981
The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 07, 1981
The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band

Tattoo You Tour

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San Diego Stadium San Diego, California, United States
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Oct 04, 1981
The Rolling Stones / Heart / George Thorogood & The Destroyers
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Folsom Field, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Oct 03, 1981
Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / Heart
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Folsom Field Boulder, Colorado, United States
Sep 27, 1981
Rolling Stones / Journey / George Thorogood and The Destroyers

The Rolling Stones ,Tattou You Tour , 1981 , Orchard Park

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Rich Stadium Orchard Park, New York, United States
Sep 26, 1981
The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / Journey

TATTOO YOU TOUR

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John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 25, 1981
The Rolling Stones / Journey / George Thorogood & The Destroyers
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John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 14, 1981
George Thorogood and the Destroyers The Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Apr 27, 1981
George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Alain Giroux & Jean-Jacques Milteau Le Palace Paris, Île-de-France, France
Mar 21, 1981
George Thorogood and The Destroyers Perkins Palace Pasadena, California, United States
Mar 15, 1981
George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The Lost Highway Band
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University Center Ballroom, University of Montana Missoula, Montana, United States

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The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band on Oct 7, 1981 [373-small]

The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band
Oct 7, 1981
 San Diego, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band on Oct 7, 1981 [374-small]

The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band
Oct 7, 1981
 San Diego, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band on Oct 7, 1981 [375-small]

The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band
Oct 7, 1981
 San Diego, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band on Oct 7, 1981 [376-small]

The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band
Oct 7, 1981
 San Diego, California, United States
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers on Feb 28, 1981 [407-small]

George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Feb 28, 1981
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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1981 Rolling Stones Concert in Jack Murphy Stadium
Photo of the crowd in Jack Murphy Stadium (now Qualcomm) for a Rolling Stones concert, a stop on their 29-city American Tour 1981 to promote the album Tattoo You. Running from Sept 25 to Dec 19, it was the largest grossing tour of 1981 with $50 million in ticket sales. The average ticket price was $16. The elaborate stage was designed Japanese designer Kazuhide Yamazaki and a Hal Ashby-directed live concert film named Let's Spend the Night Together was released in 1982 which documented the tour., The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band on Oct 7, 1981 [479-small]

1981 Rolling Stones Concert in Jack Murphy Stadium Photo of the crowd in Jack Murphy Stadium (now Qualcomm) for a Rolling Stones concert, a stop on their 29-city American Tour 1981 to promote the album Tattoo You. Running from Sept 25 to Dec 19, it was the largest grossing tour of 1981 with $50 million in ticket sales. The average ticket price was $16. The elaborate stage was designed Japanese designer Kazuhide Yamazaki and a Hal Ashby-directed live concert film named Let's Spend the Night Together was released in 1982 which documented the tour.


The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band
Oct 7, 1981
 San Diego, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band on Oct 7, 1981 [801-small]

The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band
Oct 7, 1981
 San Diego, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince  on Oct 9, 1981 [314-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince
Oct 9, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince  on Oct 9, 1981 [693-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince
Oct 9, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince  on Oct 9, 1981 [697-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince
Oct 9, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The Lost Highway Band on Mar 15, 1981 [836-small]

George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The Lost Highway Band
Mar 15, 1981
 Missoula, Montana, United States
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Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / Heart on Oct 3, 1981 [069-small]

Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / Heart
Oct 3, 1981
 Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has George Thorogood & The Destroyers had?

George Thorogood & The Destroyers has had 1,550 concerts.

What genre is George Thorogood & The Destroyers?

George Thorogood & The Destroyers is most often considered to be Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Country Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Electric Blues, and Boogie Rock.

When is the next George Thorogood & The Destroyers concert?

The next George Thorogood & The Destroyers concert is on May 01, 2024 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Florida, United States.

When was the last George Thorogood & The Destroyers concert?

The last George Thorogood & The Destroyers concert was on April 28, 2024 at Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States.

What setlist does George Thorogood & The Destroyers play live?

The songs that George Thorogood & The Destroyers performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 09, 2023 concert at Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States:

  1. Rock Party
  2. Who Do You Love?
  3. Shot Down
  4. Night Time
  5. I Drink Alone
  6. House Rent Blues / One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer
  7. Instrumental Jam
  8. Gear Jammer
  9. Get a Hair-cut
  10. Bad to the Bone
  11. Tequila
  12. Move It on Over
  13. Born to Be Bad

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