The latest episode of Rock & Roll High School features an exclusive interview with legendary blues rocker, George Thorogood. As Thorogood celebrates an incredible 50 years in music in 2025 – fueled by over 8,000 live shows and more than 15 million albums sold – this candid conversation reflects on the songs, stories, and influences that have shaped his extraordinary career.
Known for his fiery blend of boogie-blues and rock swagger, George Thorogood has made a lasting impact on American music. From unforgettable originals like “Bad To The Bone” and “I Drink Alone” to his raw, rollicking takes on classics like “Move It On Over” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” Thorogood has consistently paid homage to his musical heroes – including Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and even Hank Williams – while carving out a legacy of his own. Backed by his longtime band, The Destroyers, he continues to bring his high-energy sound to fans around the world, with tour dates planned across the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand throughout 2025.
In the episode, Thorogood discusses how comedy has influenced his songwriting, offering a glimpse into the wit and personality behind the music. He reminisces about the early days of forming The Destroyers, recounts the inspirations that sparked his love for rock and blues, and reflects on the wild ride of playing the 50 states/50 days tour. Thorogood also discusses his experience hitting the road with The Rolling Stones in 1981 – an adventure he describes as “the best day of Hanukkah, or your best Christmas, or your best birthday, and the best sex you’ve ever had – that’s what it was like every day, all rolled into one.” This episode takes a closer look at the moments and memories that have shaped his remarkable 50-year career.
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About Pete Ganbarg:
Pete Ganbarg is a 2X Grammy Award-winning record producer and A&R executive who is currently President of Pure Tone Music. Most recently President of A&R for Atlantic Records, Pete has spent the past 35 years as a senior A&R executive for major label groups, including Arista, Epic, and SBK/EMI. Some of the artists that Pete has worked with in his career include Santana (the 9X Grammy-winning album Supernatural), Lin-Manuel Miranda (the Diamond-certified Hamilton”cast album), as well as contemporary stars (Twenty One Pilots, Christina Perri, Melanie Martinez), all-time classic artists (Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, America), and hit Broadway cast recordings and film soundtracks (Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, The Greatest Showman).
Pete’s two Grammy Awards come from his role as producer on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen and the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Jagged Little Pill. Additionally, he was named International Music Person Of The Year for 2023 by the music industry organization MUSEXPO and currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
As a music publisher, Ganbarg operates Songs With A Pure Tone and Margetts Road Music, joint ventures currently in partnership with Warner Chappell Music. Songs published by Pure Tone include 2024’s Grammy-winning Record of the Year, “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus, as well as hits by Benson Boone, Charli XCX, Beyoncé, Lizzo, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Katy Perry, OneRepublic, Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran, Andy Grammer, and more.
(Photo – David Dobson)
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Known for his fiery blend of boogie-blues and rock swagger, George Thorogood has made a lasting impact on American music. From unforgettable originals like “Bad To The Bone” and “I Drink Alone” to his raw, rollicking takes on classics like “Move It On Over” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” Thorogood has consistently paid homage to his musical heroes – including Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and even Hank Williams – while carving out a legacy of his own. Backed by his longtime band, The Destroyers, he continues to bring his high-energy sound to fans around the world, with tour dates planned across the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand throughout 2025.
In the episode, Thorogood discusses how comedy has influenced his songwriting, offering a glimpse into the wit and personality behind the music. He reminisces about the early days of forming The Destroyers, recounts the inspirations that sparked his love for rock and blues, and reflects on the wild ride of playing the 50 states/50 days tour. Thorogood also discusses his experience hitting the road with The Rolling Stones in 1981 – an adventure he describes as “the best day of Hanukkah, or your best Christmas, or your best birthday, and the best sex you’ve ever had – that’s what it was like every day, all rolled into one.” This episode takes a closer look at the moments and memories that have shaped his remarkable 50-year career.
New episodes premiere every Thursday and are available on all major streaming platforms.
Listen here, and/or here.
About Pete Ganbarg:
Pete Ganbarg is a 2X Grammy Award-winning record producer and A&R executive who is currently President of Pure Tone Music. Most recently President of A&R for Atlantic Records, Pete has spent the past 35 years as a senior A&R executive for major label groups, including Arista, Epic, and SBK/EMI. Some of the artists that Pete has worked with in his career include Santana (the 9X Grammy-winning album Supernatural), Lin-Manuel Miranda (the Diamond-certified Hamilton”cast album), as well as contemporary stars (Twenty One Pilots, Christina Perri, Melanie Martinez), all-time classic artists (Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, America), and hit Broadway cast recordings and film soundtracks (Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, The Greatest Showman).
Pete’s two Grammy Awards come from his role as producer on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen and the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Jagged Little Pill. Additionally, he was named International Music Person Of The Year for 2023 by the music industry organization MUSEXPO and currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
As a music publisher, Ganbarg operates Songs With A Pure Tone and Margetts Road Music, joint ventures currently in partnership with Warner Chappell Music. Songs published by Pure Tone include 2024’s Grammy-winning Record of the Year, “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus, as well as hits by Benson Boone, Charli XCX, Beyoncé, Lizzo, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Katy Perry, OneRepublic, Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran, Andy Grammer, and more.
(Photo – David Dobson)
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