Paul Rodgers Bows Out of Live Performance at Bad Company Rock Hall Induction: “I Have To Prioritize My Health”

Paul Rodgers Withdraws from Bad Company Rock Hall Induction Performance

Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on November 8th, but Paul Rodgers has announced he will not perform at the ceremony. Rodgers, who joined the band in 1973 along with Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs, and Boz Burrell, helped form the legendary rock supergroup.

Legacy of Bad Company

Over the decades, Bad Company released numerous hits such as “Can’t Get Enough,” “Shooting Star,” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.” The band sold over 40 million albums worldwide and amassed a huge fan base.

Rodgers’ Health and Absence

On his Instagram, Paul Rodgers shared the reasons for missing the Rock Hall event:

“My hope was to be at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and to perform for the fans, but at this time I have to prioritize my health. I have no problem singing, it’s the stress of everything else. [Drummer] Simon [Kirke] along with some outstanding musicians will be stepping in for me — guaranteed to rock.”

Despite his absence, Simon Kirke and other musicians will represent the band at the event.

Unexpected Decision

Rodgers’ choice not to attend surprised many, especially since the induction was imminent and is a milestone that many artists aspire to reach.

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Author’s summary: Paul Rodgers is stepping back from performing at Bad Company’s Rock Hall induction to focus on his health, with Simon Kirke and others filling in to honor the band’s legacy.

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