On the evening of December 1st, 1973 at The University of Delaware’s Lane Hall, a guitarist, a drummer, and their rhythm guitarist set up on the small bandstand. Though the three-piece band had barely rehearsed, guitarist George Thorogood and drummer Jeff Simon had been bashing out covers of songs they loved – including ‘No Particular
Place To Go’, ‘Madison Blues’ and ‘One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer’ – in suburban Wilmington basements since they were teens. The Lane Hall ... view more »
On the evening of December 1st, 1973 at The University of Delaware’s Lane Hall, a guitarist, a drummer, and their rhythm guitarist set up on the small bandstand. Though the three-piece band had barely rehearsed, guitarist George Thorogood and drummer Jeff Simon had been bashing out covers of songs they loved – including ‘No Particular
Place To Go’, ‘Madison Blues’ and ‘One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer’ – in suburban Wilmington basements since they were teens. The Lane Hall audience was wary at first. “Then it was like somebody flipped a switch,” Simon recalls. “Everybody hit the dance floor all at once.”
“We had the place rockin’,” Thorogood says. “From that very first show, Jeff and I knew we were onto something.” Five decades, 15 million albums and more than 8,000 performances later, few bands can still rock the house like George Thorogood & Destroyers. And for Thorogood, Simon, and long-time Destroyers Bill Blough, Jim Suhler and Buddy Leach, their Bad All Over The World – 50 Years of Rock Tour will be a celebration like no other.
But when asked to pick a career highlight, maybe one night over the past half century that changed everything for George Thorogood & The Destroyers, he shakes his head, flashes a huge grin and heads off to soundcheck. “My highlight is when I step on that bandstand,” Thorogood says. “The promoters invited us, the fans came to hear us, and we’re ready to rock. Every night I play for people can be the biggest night of my life.”
Event is rain or shine. No Refunds.
General Admission is first come first serve and may result in standing room only.
Limited on-site parking. Reserved Parking available for purchase.
FOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE SEATING, PLEASE CALL THE INDIAN RANCH AMPHITHEATRE AT 508-943-3871.
Coolers, beach chairs, large bags and backpacks are no longer allowed into the venue. Small purses and clear bags are still subject to a bag inspection. NO food or drink allowed with the exception of a sealed water bottle. Thank you for understanding.
PATRONS ARE ALLOWED TO BRING IN:
* One gallon clear, plastic freezer bag that does not exceed 11″ X 11″
* Bag that is clear plastic, vinyl or PVS that does not exceed 12″X12″X6″
* Small wristlet or hand held wallet, with or without handle or strap that does not exceed 8″X5″X2″
* Stadium cushions (no wider than 15″) to put on benches.
All bags will be searched upon entrance into the venue. If you have a towel for the beach you may be asked to unfold upon search. If you need to bring in any items mentioned due to medical reasons, please stop by the front desk. Shirts and shoes required.
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