ABOUT BAD COMPANY

Hard rock’s quintessential supergroup, Bad Company featured some of the most highly skilled musicians in 1970s rock & roll. Formed in 1973, in London by former members of Free, Mott the Hoople, and King Crimson, they stripped the music down to its elemental soul and groove, selling tens of millions of records and delivering FM rock & roll radio standards “Bad Company,” “Can’t Get Enough,” “Ready for Love,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” and “Shooting Star.”

Vocalist Paul “The Voice” Rodgers’ raspy, muscular voice is often cited as one of rock & roll’s best, ranked 55th in Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.” Guitarist Mick Ralphs’ high-gain guitar riffs and heavy phrasing were the primary force behind the band’s hard rock sound, while bassist Raymond “Boz” Burrell brought a perfectionist mentality and jazz sensibility to the group. Drummer Simon Kirke is considered a pioneer of modern rock & roll drumming, with his Ringo-influenced backbeat and powerful groove comparable to that of Keith Moon and John Bonham.

Bad Company reformed with Paul, Simon and Mick in 1999. With the passing of Mick Ralphs, the band would not be moving forward as a touring band. Rodgers has also remained active to this day, including forming The Firm with Jimmy Page, producing two hit albums and world tours as well as live performances with Queen, Jeff Beck, and the revived Free. Bad Company’s influence can be heard in the anthemic rock & roll of Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Five Finger Death Punch.