Based out of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, Bad to the Bone was established in January 1994. The show, created by and featuring Gator James, has dazzled audiences all over North America. Having played numerous festivals, arenas, clubs and special events, Bad to the Bone is billed as the only authentic tribute to George Thorogood in North America.

Bad to the Bone has shared stages with many acts including Kim Mitchell and Killer Dwarfs. Bad to the Bone, the official B.A.D. Ride Band, has headlined the Annual B.A.D. Ride events held at the Canadian National Exhibition grounds since the year 2000.

Last year Bad to the Bone was flown to Regina, Saskatchewan to headline the first Show and Shine event for the Easy Riders of Saskatchewan. The event attracted a huge audience from all over Western Canada as well as parts of the US and was a great success.