Simon Kirke – Live Q&A Join Us March 4th
For the first time ever, Simon Kirke answers YOUR questions LIVE! Join us on Facebook and Instagram this Tuesday, March 4 at 2pm EST. Don’t miss your chance – get your questions ready!
Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company Announced, First Single By The Struts Coming Record Store Day
February 20, 2025 (New York, NY) – 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee and music icons, BAD COMPANY will be celebrated with a star-studded tribute album to be released this Fall 2025 via Primary Wave Music.
CAN’T GET ENOUGH: A TRIBUTE TO BAD COMPANY brings together artists across Rock, Country and Americana to create fresh interpretations of Bad Company’s classic hits, including “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Run with the Pack,” “Shooting Star” and the renowned self-titled, “Bad Company.” The album will also feature special appearances by original members, Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke, and a cover of Free’s “All Right Now,” written by Rodgers and Andy Fraser, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.
“As songwriters, Mick and I are intrigued to hear how these talented and varied musicians will perform our songs. From what we have heard thus far the creative energy is definitely flowing and there is plenty of heart and soul energy being injected into the songs, we salute and thank them all.” – Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs of Bad Company.
The Struts will kick things off with their rendition of the classic “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” with a limited-edition 7” colored vinyl exclusive for Record Store Day, available April 12, 2025. Click HERE for participating locations.
“We are so thrilled for the British music legends, Bad Company to finally be getting their well-earned nomination to the Rock Hall,” says Luke Spiller, lead vocalist of The Struts. “It’s been a real pleasure to pay homage to them with our cover of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” and I hope they enjoy it as much as we loved recording it.”
“Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” Limited-Edition 7” vinyl Record Store Day exclusive:
Side A: “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy”
Side B: “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” (instrumental)
Recorded and Mixed by Bob Clearmountain
For updates and further info visit: BadCompany.com
Bad Company Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Bad Company is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee! Cast your vote daily to make history. Vote now at Vote.RockHall.com
“If I were a gambling man I would wager that Bad Company fans and friends had something to do with this nomination for The Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. I’ve been told there has been a movement afoot for some time, and we salute them for their persistence and dedication. Hopefully we are triumphant and get inducted and their efforts are realized. It would be an honor to join the great company already inducted.” – PAUL RODGERS
“Paul called and gave me the brilliant news about Bad Company’s nomination to The Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. I am elated and think it is fantastic. If we are inducted it will be part of our Rock and Roll Fantasy!” – MICK RALPHS
“I am very happy and honored that we have finally been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It’s been a long time coming! I’m happy to dedicate this honor to Boz, who left us too soon. Congrats to Paul and Mick!” – SIMON KIRKE
SUBMIT YOUR STORY TO BE A PART OF PAUL’S UPCOMING MEMOIR
Hey everyone, Paul Rodgers here.
Today, December 17 is my 75th birthday, that is approximately 27,375 days on this earth! As I celebrate this milestone, I want to share some news with you. I’ve started working on my memoir which will be a heartfelt gift from me to you. I’ll open up about my early beginnings starting with Free, Bad Company, The Firm, Solo, Queen + Paul Rodgers, plus before and beyond. I will also touch on my recovery from some serious life changing health challenges.
To make it even more powerful, I’m reaching out to the fans, my friends, family, and fellow musicians to help contribute to the story from their perspective and that’s where you come in. You may remember I’ve always loved and encouraged audience participation!
I want to have your input, as you’ve all been a big part of this minstrel gypsy’s journey. Please share your pictures and memories that relate to me to my website and we’ll go through it and who knows, you just might find yourself in the pages of the book.
Let’s make this a collaborative project! Visit PaulRodgers.com/submit for details on how you can be a part of this…
With Love
Paul
Bad Company iHeartRadio Artist Takeover
To celebrate 50 years since the release of their debut album “Bad Company”, Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke are taking over the iHeart Radio airwaves on 70s Rock Ride. Hear some of their favorite songs and the stories behind the iconic songs on Bad Company’s debut album.
Listen daily at 12PM ET and 7PM ET on 70s Rock Ride now through October 20th, 2024 here:
https://www.iheart.com/live/70s-rock-ride-6803
Watch Simon Kirke on the Primary Wave Writers Series
Simon Kirke shares his writing process and advice to musicians on the first episode of
the Primary Wave Writers Series. Watch the Simon’s episode on the player above.
Watch The Video Premiere of Photo Shooter From Paul Rodgers’ Midnight Rose Album
To celebrate the one year anniversary of the release of his Midnight Rose album, Paul Rodgers has released a new video for Photo Shooter. Watch the premiere below.
Shop The Bad Company 50 Capsule Collection
To celebrate 50 years of Bad Company a new capsule collection has been released on t
he official Bad Company store featuring new designs based on classic tracks.
Shop the collection:
https://images-staging.musictoday.com/Stores/2024/badcompany091624.html
BAD COMPANY (RHINO HIGH FIDELITY) 50TH ANNIVERSARY PRESSING NOW AVAILABLE
Now Available: Bad Company (Rhino High Fidelity)
- Cut from the original stereo flat master tapes by Kevin Gray
- Pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl At Optimal
- Heavyweight glossy gatefold jacket
- Features an exclusive insert with commentary by engineer Ron Nevison and Paul Rodgers
50th Anniversary Pressing
Limited & numbered To 5,000
Available now, exclusively At Rhino.com
STRAIGHT SHOOTER (ATLANTIC 75 SERIES) VINYL AVAILABLE NOW
Acoustic Sounds and Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series) presents Bad Company’s second studio album, Straight Shooter – featuring “Feel Like Making Love,” “Shooting Star,” and “Good Lovin’ Gone Bad.” Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings and housed in a tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing, this is the definitive pressing of Straight Shooter and one fans of Bad Company will be proud to own. Available to purchase now at acousticsounds.com
