Bad Company Skips Rock Hall Reunion Over Paul Rodgers' Health

Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 8, 2025, but frontman Paul Rodgers has announced he will not attend or perform at the ceremony due to health concerns. Rodgers, who has suffered multiple strokes over the years, stated that while he has no problem singing, the stress associated with the event prevents him from participating. Drummer Simon Kirke will represent the band on stage, joined by an all-star group of musicians to perform in Rodgers' stead. The ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will be streamed live on Disney+, with a later broadcast on ABC and availability on Hulu. Despite the health-related absence, Rodgers expressed gratitude to fans and confidence that the performance will still be exceptional. Other notable inductees this year include Joe Cocker, Warren Zevon, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, and Chubby Checker.