Bad Company, One of Rock's Supergroups, Enters the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Bad Company frontman and songwriter Paul Rodgers cherishes one of his final phone conversations with guitarist Mick Ralphs. During that call, Rodgers shared the long-awaited news that their band was finally being 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 said, ‘Oh yeah, that’s it. That’s the name,’” said Rodgers.
Moments Through the Years
- Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, and Howard Leese performed together in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 2013.
- Simon Kirke also joined the stage that night, representing the enduring legacy of the group’s sound.
- Rodgers and Ralphs appeared together in New York on April 5, 1999, showcasing their lasting partnership.
Legacy and Tribute
Bad Company’s induction honors decades of their influence on classic rock, marked by powerful vocals, distinctive guitar work, and timeless performances that shaped the genre’s evolution.
Author’s Summary: Paul Rodgers recounts a heartfelt memory with Mick Ralphs as Bad Company celebrates its long-awaited induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.