Bad Company Enters the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Bad Company singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers cherishes one of his final phone conversations with guitarist Mick Ralphs, where he shared the exciting news of their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
“I said to him, ‘Do you remember when we were looking for a band name and we called each other with silly names?’ And then I just called him up one day and I said, ’Bad Company’ and he dropped the phone and he said, ‘Oh yeah, that’s it. That’s the name.’”
Band Members and Memorable Moments
- Howard Leese, Paul Rodgers, and Mick Ralphs performed together in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 2013.
- Simon Kirke also performed with the classic rock band on the same date and location.
- Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs appeared together in New York on April 5, 1999.
- Paul Rodgers has continued to perform solo, including during the Stars Align Tour.
Legacy of a Classic Rock Supergroup
Bad Company is recognized as one of rock’s supergroups, marking their long-awaited recognition in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a defining moment in their enduring career.
Paul Rodgers’ nostalgic reflection captures the band’s journey from humorous beginnings to lasting rock legacy.
Author’s summary: Paul Rodgers fondly recalls the moment he informed Mick Ralphs of Bad Company’s Rock Hall induction, highlighting their bond and the band’s lasting impact on classic rock.
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