George Thorogood & The Destroyers formed in December 1973 at the University of Delaware, with Thorogood on guitar and Jeff Simon on drums. The band developed a sound blending Chicago blues and rock and roll, drawing from influences including Elmore James, Chuck Berry, and Jimmy Reed. Their 1977 self-titled debut and subsequent albums, particularly 1982's "Bad to the Bone" and 1985's "Maverick," established them as fixtures on FM radio and the arena rock circuit throughout the 1980s. The band became known for their high-energy live performances and rigorous touring schedule. In 1981, they completed the "50/50" tour, performing in all 50 U.S. states in 50 days. Over their five-decade career, they have released 15 studio albums and seven live albums, selling over 15 million records with two platinum and six gold certifications. Their catalog includes original compositions like "Bad to the Bone" and "I Drink Alone" alongside covers of blues standards such as "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" and "Move It on Over."