Bad Company Opens Doors at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Paul Rodgers, singer-songwriter of the classic rock band Bad Company, cherishes one of his final phone calls with guitarist Mick Ralphs. The call was to share the news that the band was finally inducted 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 Performances
- Howard Leese, Paul Rodgers, and Mick Ralphs performed together in Bethlehem, Pa., on July 29, 2013.
- Simon Kirke performed with the band in Bethlehem on the same date.
- Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs appeared together in New York on April 5, 1999.
- Paul Rodgers also performed solo during the Stars Align Tour.
Legacy and Recognition
The induction cements Bad Company's place among rock's supergroups, celebrating their enduring influence and iconic contributions to classic rock.
Author's summary: Bad Company's long-awaited Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction highlights their legacy, with Paul Rodgers recalling the moment their band name was chosen and the joy of this recognition.
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