Bad Company Opens Doors to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Paul Rodgers, singer and songwriter of Bad Company, holds dear one of his final conversations with guitarist Mick Ralphs. The call brought the long-anticipated news of their induction 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,’” says Rodgers.
Band Members and Performances
- Howard Leese, Paul Rodgers, and Mick Ralphs performed together in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 2013.
- Simon Kirke also performed with Bad Company during that event.
- Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs appeared in New York on April 5, 1999.
- Paul Rodgers has performed solo on tours such as the Stars Align Tour.
“Bad Company” is the name that finally stuck after playful exchanges between band members searching for the perfect identity.
Rodgers’s fond memory of their naming moments reflects the band’s lasting impact on classic rock.
Author’s summary: Bad Company’s journey to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is marked by cherished memories and iconic performances that celebrate their legacy in rock music.