Formed in 1973 in London, Bad Company brought together Rodgers and Kirke from the band Free, Ralphs from Mott the Hoople and ...

Bad Company were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by members of Fleetwood Mac, Heart and Aerosmith in 2025.

Formed in 1973 from the ashes of Free, Mott the Hoople and King Crimson, the British supergroup—Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images On June 23, 2025, the guitar world lost Mick Ralphs of Bad Company and Mott ...

When the quartet’s debut album, “Bad Company,” was released 50 years ago this month, the eight songs projected a new, distilled approach to hard rock. Lyrics were simple, recording gimmicks were ...

Bad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has died at the age of 81. "Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional songs and memories," Bad Company’s ...

In an exclusive interview with American Songwriter, Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke said he was “pleased and honored and happy” that his Band finally is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of ...

Bad Company fans can breathe a sigh of relief. The band will indeed perform at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next month. The band's drummer, Simon Kirke, shared the news during ...

Bad Company guitarist and songwriter Mick Ralphs has died at the age of 81. The 70s rock musician’s death was announced via a message on the official Bad Company website on Monday. In a statement from ...

Mick Ralphs' death comes just months before Bad Company's Rock Hall induction. Bad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has died at the age of 81. "Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit ...

Days after Ralph gave his final performance with Bad Company on October 29, 2016, at London’s O2 Arena, the guitarist suffered a stroke that affected him until his death. Mick Ralphs is survived by ...