Slide, Swagger, and Six-String Fury: George Thorogood Rocks Grand Prairie
- Bill Hernandez
- 17 hours ago
- 2 min read
If rock 'n' roll had a heartbeat, it would’ve thundered through Grand Prairie last night as George Thorogood & The Destroyers lit up the Texas Trust CU Theatre with a performance that was equal parts grit, groove, and glorious nostalgia.
From the moment the band hit the stage, the energy was electric. Thorogood, now a seasoned showman with decades of swagger under his belt, proved he’s still “Bad to the Bone” in every sense. His signature snarl and slide guitar sliced through the air like a sonic blade, igniting the crowd with classics like “Move It On Over” and “Who Do You Love?”—each delivered with the kind of raw conviction that makes you believe he wrote them himself.
- Jim Suhler, the pride of the Lone Star State, was a standout force on lead guitar. His gold Gibson Les Paul roared with Texas blues fire, adding a local flavor that elevated the set to something truly special.
- The band’s chemistry was undeniable. Every riff, solo, and drumbeat felt tight yet spontaneous—like a barroom jam session with stadium-level polish.
- The crowd, a mix of longtime fans and curious newcomers, was on its feet from the first chord. There were no passive listeners—just a sea of fists pumping, boots stomping, and voices shouting every lyric.
Between songs, Thorogood’s banter was sharp and playful. He cracked jokes, paid homage to Texas blues legends, and gave Suhler a heartfelt shoutout that drew roaring applause. “Maybe it’s the water or the barbecue,” Suhler once said of Texas’s blues magic—last night, it was clearly both.
While the full setlist hasn’t surfaced yet, the show leaned heavily into Thorogood’s blues-rock roots, with boogie-driven rhythms and hard rock edge. It was a masterclass in how to keep classic rock fresh, fiery, and fun.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers didn’t just play a concert—they threw a party for every soul who’s ever cranked up a guitar and dreamed of rebellion. In a world of polished pop and digital perfection, their raw, analog thunder was a welcome reminder of rock’s primal power.