US EditionLead Singer Won’t Reunite with Band at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Paul Rodgers retired after multiple strokes and will miss the induction, with only Simon Kirke performing alongside fill-in musicians, the band confirmed.
- On Saturday, Bad Company will not reunite for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction, Paul Rodgers confirmed yesterday he cannot attend due to health reasons.
- Paul Rodgers endured strokes in 2016 and 2019 requiring an endarterectomy, and Rodgers confirmed that after recovery he regained speech and returned to the studio in recent years.
- The group's two surviving members, Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke, had planned to reunite for the induction, while founding guitarist Mick Ralphs died in June at age 81.
- Simon will perform with other musicians in place of Paul Rodgers, after Bad Company retired in 2023, framing the induction as a post-retirement appearance.
- Rodgers told fans he must prioritize his health, missing the Rock Hall induction with Bad Company, who will be represented by others alongside fellow inductees including The White Stripes and Cyndi Lauper.
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Paul Rodgers to miss Bad Company's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performance
He added that the performance, featuring founding member Simon Kirke, is still "guaranteed to rock."Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Paul Rodgers performs onstage at the 2023 CMT Music AwardsThe Bad Company reunion wasn't meant to be… at least not yet.Days after Paul Rodgers voiced excitement at the prospect of reuniting with former bandmate Simon Kirke for the band's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, the musician has announced that he is un…
Bad Company Singer Paul Rodgers Forced to Sit Out Band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: ‘I Have to Prioritize My Health’
Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers said he is not able to appear at this weekend's 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction due to health issues.
Bad Company will not be reuniting for their Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction this weekend
Bad Company will not be reuniting for their Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction this weekend, frontman Paul Rodgers has confirmed. READ MORE: Hot Chip: “Neighbours used to throw eggs at the house to complain about our music!” The legendary supergroup – consisting of Rodgers, drummer Simon Kirke, late guitarist Mick Ralphs and late bassist Boz Burrell – are due to be inducted into the coveted Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame on Saturday (November 8). The…
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