George Thorogood

Undisclosed health problem "will require immediate surgery."

Dates will include his first Canadian shows in three years.

The respect of his peers and adulation from the crowd means more to the blues guitarist than induction.

The 'Good to Be Bad: 45 Years of Rock' tour kicks off later this month.

He bottomed out after an aborted attempt to join John Lee Hooker’s band in the early ‘70s.