February 24
Nicky Hopkins
February 24, 1944 – September 6, 1994. The landscape of British rock was permanently altered by the elegant piano and organ work of Nicky Hopkins. Between 1968 and 1980, he functioned as a premier session player and collaborator, lending his melodic touch to The Rolling Stones on albums like Exile on Main St. and Let It Bleed. He was also a member of The Jeff Beck Group from 1968 to 1969 and joined Quicksilver Messenger Service from 1969 to 1971.
His versatile talents extended to the solo projects of all four former members of The Beatles. In addition to his studio contributions, he toured with Jerry Garcia Band and performed on the keyboards for various outfits. Hopkins maintained a prolific career as a guest performer and recording artist from 1960 to 1994.
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George Thorogood
February 24, 1950. George Thorogood emerged as a high-energy slide guitarist and vocalist who revitalized the blues for a new generation. In 1973, he formed his signature backing group, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, quickly gaining a reputation for fierce live performances and a raw, stripped-down sound. His early career was defined by the release of his self-titled debut in 1977 and the follow-up Move It On Over in 1978, which featured his distinctive reworkings of classic material.
Throughout the late seventies, he utilized his skills on the harmonica to complement his rhythmic guitar style, securing his place as a staple of rock radio. Thorogood has remained the primary frontman and leader of George Thorogood and the Destroyers during a tenure extending from 1973 to the present day.
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