George Thorogood plots more tour dates, readies new hits package

George Thorogood & The Destroyers have added more dates to their 30th anniversary tour, and are also marking the milestone with an upcoming best-of album.

The group, which last week finished up its first leg of U.S. shows, head north next month for a handful of Canadian dates, and are due to launch another round of U.S. performances in late June. Dates so far stretch into late August.

VH1 Classic has signed on as the summer tour's sponsor, according to a press release.

On May 18, Capitol Records/EMI will release "George Thorogood & The Destroyers Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock." The 16-song, 78-minute compilation features "Bad to the Bone," "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," "Move It On Over," "You Talk Too Much," "If You Don't Start Drinking (I'm Gonna Leave)" and more.

Also included on the set is a previously unreleased version of "Rockin' My Life Away" and a remixed version of "Who Do You Love," according to Capitol/EMI.

Thorogood & The Destroyers' most recent album is last year's "Ride 'til I Die."

Though he and his group have been recording and touring for three decades, Thorogood says he hasn't grown tired of life on the road.

"When the Destroyers go on the road, we realize we're still living our dream," he said in a statement. "It doesn't matter that 30 years have gone by, we're still having fun. Let me repeat: F-U-N, fun!"

Click here to read liveDaily's recent live review of George Thorogood & The Destroyers.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
 tour dates and tickets
April 2004
14 - Moncton, New Brunswick - Moncton Coliseum
15 - Saint John, New Brunswick - Harbour Station
16 - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Halifax Metro Centre
17 - Saint John's, Newfoundland - Mile One Stadium

June 2004
23 - Richmond, VA - Innsbrook Pavilion
24 - Danville, VA - Rockin' the River
25 - Atlantic City, NJ - Trump Marina
26 - Westbury, NY - Westbury Music Fair
27 - Albany, NY - Palace Theatre
29 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Casino
30 - New York, NY - B.B. King's Blues Club

July 2004
1 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
2 - Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent
3 - Cohasset, MA - So. Shore Music Circus
6, 7 - Montreal, Quebec - Montreal Jazz Festival
8 - Quebec City, Quebec - Quebec City Festival
9 - Ottawa, Ontario - Ottawa Cisco Bluesfest
10 - West Branch, MI - Michigan H.O.G. Rally

August 2004
5 - Green Bay, WI - Oneida Casino
6 - Hinckley, MN - Grand Casino Hinckley
7 - Washington, MO - Town & Country Fair
8 - Clear Lake, IA - Surf Ballroom
10 - Highland Park, IL - Ravinia Festival
13 - Three Forks, MT - Rockin the Rivers
14 - Sturgis, SD - Legendary Buffalo Chip (Sturgis Rally)
19 - Jackson, WY - Snow King Resort
21 - Tacoma, WA - Emerald Queen Casino
22 - Eugene, OR - Lane County Fair
24 - Modesto, CA - Fat Cat
26 - Saratoga, CA - Historic Mountain Winery
27, 28 - Sparks, NV - John Ascuaga's Nugget

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