Celebrity Biographies
George Thorogood Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1950, February 24 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 70 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Name | George Thorogood |
| birth name | George Lawrence Thorogood |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | Wilmington, Del. |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Musician |
| Net worth | $60 million |
| eye color | Blue |
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Famous for | Singer and composer |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | Marla Raderman (d. 1985) |
| Kids | N/A |
| Divorce | N/A |
| Education | Brandywine High School |
| Music Group | Billy Blough |
| albums | The Dirty Dozen, live at Montreux 2013, |
Popular blues-rock vocalist George Thorogood first came to attention after releasing hit songs like Move it On Over, Bad to the Bone and also ‘Who Do You Love’. The great musician is considered one of the best singers in the world.
Early life, biography and education of George Thorogood
George Thorogood was born on February 24, 1950, making him 69 years old. Thorogood’s birthplace is Wilmington, Delaware, United States. George was raised in Delaware and spent most of his childhood in his own homeland. George was born to American parents and is of American descent.
Thorogood’s nationality is American and his ethnicity is White. There are no updates on George’s siblings.
George Thorogood’s professional career
George Thorogood with an early interest in music, started his musical career during the 1970s. And during the beginning of his career, he used to follow the style of Robert Johnson and Elmore James. He later formed a band with his high school friend, drummer Jeff Simon and the name of the band was the Delaware Destroyers.
The creation of the band was a mix of Chicago blues and rock and roll, their first performance was at Lane Hall at the University of Delaware. And his first album with the band was released in 1977 titled George Thorogood & The Destroyers. Just after a year, they released their second album Move It on Over in 1978, which included hit tracks like Move It On Over and Who Do You Love?.
George Thorogood along with his band released their third album in 1979 and the album was titled Better Than the Rest. George released over 20 albums with the band and some of the hit albums include, More George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Born to Be Bad, Rockin’ My Life Away, The Dirty Dozen, and 2120 South Michigan Ave.
George has also done several work tours and musical concerts. And current members of the bands that exclude him are Jeff Simon , Billy Blough , Jim Suhler , and Buddy Leach . And the band has provided several big hits and has numerous fans. He still tours extensively with his band and celebrated his 40th anniversary of performing in 2014.
In 2017 Thorogood released his solo album called Party of One.
George Thorogood net worth and earnings
George Thorogood has an estimated net worth of around $60 million as of 2019. In 1988, the singer earned $0.5 million from his album Bron to Be Bad. In 1985, from his album Maverick, he earned $0.5 million.
George Thorogood’s affair, wife and relationship
George Thorogood married his girlfriend Marla Raderman on July 16, 1985, after a year of dating. George and his wife have been in a relationship for over 29 years. And they have an only child, a daughter named Rio Thorogood. George Thorogood currently lives in Wilmington, United States, along with his wife and daughter.
The couple have been together for a long time and still share the strong bond of love between them.
George, aside from his music career, has been a huge baseball fan for most of his life. And during the 1970s, he also played semi-pro baseball as a second baseman. George also took his daughter to Chicago for her first major league game.
George Raderman Age, Height, and Other Facts
- Thorogood has a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.87 m).
- The age as of 2019 is 69 years old.
- Birth name: George Lawrence Thorogood
- American nationality
- Ethnicity: white