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- Bad Company were an English rock supergroup that was formed in London in 1973 by singer Paul Rodgers, drummer Simon Kirke (both ex- Free), guitarist Mick Ralphs (ex- Mott the Hoople) and bassist Boz Burrell (ex- King Crimson).
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In 1994, ex-Distance frontman Robert Hart was approached by Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke and asked if he would like to join them as the third lead vocalist for Bad Company, following Paul Rodgers and Brian Howe. Hart performed with Bad Company, including in the USA and Canada.
Bad Company were an English hard rock band from London. Formed in 1973, the group originally featured vocalist and rhythm guitarist Paul Rodgers, lead guitarist Mick Ralphs, bassist Boz Burrell and drummer / percussionist Simon Kirke.
ImageNameYears ActiveInstruments1973–1982 1986–1999 2001–2002 ...drums percussion backing vocals ...1973–1982 1986–1999 2008–2016lead guitar keyboards backing vocalsall releases from Bad Company (1974) to ...1973–1982 1986–1987 1998–1999bass backing vocalsall releases from Bad Company (1974) to ...1973–1982 1998–1999 2001–2002 ...lead vocals rhythm guitar keyboards ...all releases from Bad Company (1974) to ...The duo recruited former King Crimson bassist/vocalist Boz Burrell, added drummer Simon Kirke and Rodgers Christened the band Bad Company. Rodgers’ brought in Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant and Bad Company became the first band signed to Zeppelin’s Swan Song label.
After the disbanding of Free in 1973, Kirke and Rodgers again teamed up to form Bad Company. [6] They were joined by guitarist Mick Ralphs (Mott the Hoople) and bassist Boz Burrell (King Crimson). Kirke performing in 1976. After Bad Company disbanded in 1982, Kirke joined a band called Wildlife.
Jun 1, 2019 · Paul Rodgers joined UCR to discuss Bad Company's multi-platinum self-titled debut from June 1974.
Nov 25, 2023 · Rogers, who was equally as gifted as the guitarist – and arguably more so – now forged a new partnership with Mick Ralphs, an entirely different character to the tortured Koss. As Simon Kirke told Classic Rock, “You couldn’t have been further away from Paul Kossoff than Mick Ralphs. I wasn’t interested in any more geniuses.
The Facebook interview continued with the impact of Bad Company, formed in 1973—but alternatively identified specifically as taking place on January 18, 1974—by Kirke and Rodgers, King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell, and Mott the Hoople guitarist and songwriter Mick Ralphs.
