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For the past 5+ decades, over 8,000 live shows and more than 15 million albums sold, George Thorogood & The Destroyers have been "The All-American rock & roll party band" (Goldmine Magazine). And for their 53rd year of "playing rock & roll hot enough to melt the polar icecaps and flood the world's major population centers" (Rolling Stone), the 2026 continuation of The Baddest Show On Earth Tour is a stage-shaking, roof-raising, guitar-snarling blast. "Could be the state of the world," says George. "Maybe it's the healing power of rock & roll. But when we hit the stage on any given night, I can guarantee that we'll make you feel like a teenager again."

Then again, George & The Destroyers have always delivered on their promises. In 1976, they debuted as the most explosive indie breakthrough act of the decade. Throughout the '80s/'90s MTV era, Thorogood was the epitome of snakeskin & shades guitar-slinger cool. And with chart-topping hits like 'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer', 'Move It On Over', 'Who Do You Love?', 'I Drink Alone', 'Get A Haircut', and the ultimate badass anthem 'Bad To The Bone', George & The Destroyers became cornerstones of Classic Rock while their album catalog continues to dominate streaming charts worldwide. And whether it's been their landmark performances at Live Aid and on SNL or recent smash tours with John Fogerty, ZZ Top, and Sammy Hagar, they remain among the most reliable/formidable concert acts on the planet. "Don't let anyone tell you this gig won't keep you energized," Thorogood says. "I defy bands half our age to put on a show like we do night after night."

And in a career which has seen him recently receive such tributes as The B.B. King Award from The Montreal International Jazz Festival, being made an honorary member of The Bo Diddley Centennial Committee, and being invited to perform at The Grand Ole Opry, are there any milestones left for Thorogood to achieve in the next 50 years? "It's crazy to think that we've spent the last half century performing music we love for audiences who love what we do," George says. "But when you've got the best job in the world, you can't ever rest on your laurels. We not only work hard to bring our best, but also to keep getting better. That's the only mission. That's rock & roll."

50 years together. 20 million albums sold. More than 15 albums of guitar-driven southern rock, stacked high with hits like "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up In You," "If I'd Been The One," "Back Where You Belong," and "Second Chance." 38 Special is proof that there's strength in numbers. Formed in 1974, the band toured tirelessly from the start, sharpening the explosive live show that's been 38 Special's calling card for a half-century. Along the way, the Florida natives fine-tuned their sound too: a blend of muscle and melody, filled with the arena-rock pop hooks that would soon become staples of FM radio. Years passed... trends changed... some band members retired from the rigors... but 38 Special remained, hitting the road year after year, flying the flag for an enduring form of classic rock & roll that never dies.

As 38 Special enters its sixth decade together, the music continues with Milestone. It's the band's first studio album in more than 20 years, and it showcases a group of road warriors with plenty of miles left in the tank. Fueled up on snarling guitars, anthemic melodies, and the desire to break new ground, they update their sound for the 2020s, bridging the gap between past and present without forgetting their rock & roll roots.

Can you blame 38 Special for taking a quick look behind them, reflecting upon 50 years of hits, highways, and battle-tested brotherhood? If anyone's earned the right to reflect, it's them. With Milestone, though, Barnes and company keep their eyes glued to the horizon ahead of them. The ride isn't over.