Bad Company Plans Performance at 2025 Rock Hall Induction

Bad Company, the influential arena rock band formed from members of Free, will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025, with surviving members Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke confirmed to perform at the ceremony on November 8 in Los Angeles. Despite health challenges, including Paul Rodgers' past strokes and retirement from touring, Kirke expressed excitement about reuniting and performing with Rodgers, confident in the quality of Rodgers' voice for their selected songs. The induction marks a long-overdue recognition for the band, which has influenced many artists and maintained a lasting legacy in rock music. The ceremony will also be accompanied by a new tribute album featuring renditions of Bad Company's music by prominent rock artists. Kirke acknowledged the extended wait for their induction, noting comparisons with other arena rock bands and emphasizing their impact and significance in rock history. The event will be streamed live on Disney+ with a highlights special airing on ABC, underscoring the band's enduring legacy and cultural importance.