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Bad Company is a british hard rock band with strong blues influences. They rose to prominence in the mid 70s, but have a career, which spans over 4 decades. The band derived it’s name from a 70s Western film and are in many ways considered a supergroup.
Bad Company’s roots spread across 4 different bands. Two of it’s members Paul Rodgers (singer) and Simon Kirke (drummer) made up half of Free, the group’s guitarist Mick Ralphs was previously in Mott the Hoople and their bassist Boz Burrell was recruited from King Crimson. Their manger Peter Grant also managed Led Zeppelin, a group who is one of Bad Company’s greatest influences. Bad Company also drew inspiration from proto-metal bands like Steppenwolf as well as formative electric blues figures such as Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf; however, their sound was more akin to acts like Nazareth or Thin Lizzy.
The group formed in 1973 and shortly after signed to Led Zeppelin’s Swan Song vanity label, making them the first group to do so. Their self-titled debut came out in 1974 and did exceptionally well in the market. It topped the US Billboard 200 and since it’s release has been certified platinum 5 times over, becoming the 46th best selling album of the 70s. The album also made a big impact in the UK, staying on the charts for 25 weeks peaking at No. 3.
This album boosted Bad Company into stardom and seemingly spawned a growth of creativity as they produced 3 more albums at a yearly rate. Their sophomore release “Straight Shooter” entered both the UK and US charts at No. 3, their 3rd album “Run With the Pack” peaked at No. 4 in the UK and No. 5 in the US and their 4th album “Burnin’ Sky” did significantly worse comparative to it predecessors but nevertheless entered the charts at an impressive No.15 in the US and No.17 in the UK.
The group’s 1979 album “Desolation Angeles” abandoned the hard edge sound and grit of their previous releases, swapping sharp distorted guitars for string arrangements and synthesizers. This marked the band’s return to chart domination as the album rose to No. 3 in the US and No. 10 in the UK.
Bad Company had a rough start in the 80s. They lost interest in touring and their longtime manager Peter Grant quit managing after the passing away of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. The group took a break from recording, but returned 3 years later with “Rough Diamonds”, which would be the last album they recorded together as the original lineup. Despite the audience’s anticipation of their return “Rough Diamonds” was the worst selling album the band had yet released.
Not long after this release, Rodgers and Burrell left the band. It was later revived by Ralphs and Kirke and featured a new lineup, featuring Ted Nugent’s vocalist Brian Howe. It took a while for the revisionary group to catch on. Their album “Fame & Fortune” was commercially unsuccessful, sporting a title that seemed to mock them. However they picked up momentum with their follow up album “Dangerous Age” and were back on track with their 1990 release “Holy Water”, which featured the top 20 hit “If You Need Someone”. Bad Compony’s success seemed to be on an exponential incline as their next album “Here Comes Trouble” reached platinum status and produced the hit “How About That”. A year later the band added bassist Rick Willis and rhythm guitarist Dave Coldwell.
After the group issued their live album “Best of Bad Company Live...What You Hear Is What You Get” they put out 2 more studio albums in the 90s: 1995s “Company of Strangers” and 1996s “Stories Told & Untold”.
Though Bad Company has not released any albums in the 2000s they continued touring, many dates alongside acts like David Lee Roth, Styx, Billy Squier, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Mehr erfahrenIn full disclosure both Joe Walsh and Bad Company are a little "before my time" by just a bit.
As I came up thru the 80's more so than the 70's heyday.
I'm very familiar with both Musicians/ Bands body of work but they were not necessarily ingrained in me as much let's say?
That being said. There is something about the music from that period that was/ is just "better"?
Better song writing, better hooks, better vibe, better musicianship in general etc etc... and though you may have heard "Jukebox Hero" or "Rocky Mountain way" a few hundred times on the Radio you still find yourself clapping and singing along when the opening chords strike like greeting an old friend!
The problem with Bands that have been around for damn near 40yrs (or longer) is that sometimes, they can turn into a mockery of themselves or some deranged "lounge Act" version.
Not the case with Joe Walsh who not only has put together a top notch back up Band, including among others long time Stevie Knicks guitarist Waddy Wachtel, but also is a very funny (if sometime incoherent) storyteller!
Hearing him intro "Rocky Mountain Way" as "a love song I was writing on a beach in Jamaica that went horribly wrong" and "that if I knew I would be playing this the rest of my life I wouldn't have finish it"! was comedic genius!
And He doesn't rest on his back catalog either with the fantastic "Analog Man" from his latest album fitting perfectly into his classic set without missing a beat.
throw in some James Gang gems like "Funk #49 & Walk Away" plus some Eagles in the form of
"Take it to the limit" (dedicated to the late Glen Frey) and "Life in the Fast Lane"
You got a pretty well rounded career spanning set.
And the man can still play guitar like nobodies business don't worry!
Bad Company was a bit tricky for me.
The show was solid and the sound was mixed very well and basically BAD Co. was a Radio hit machine so... the songs!
And everyone was on no question!
Simon Kirk is still a Monster drummer and pushes the songs forward the most live.
Paul Rodgers still has a great voice but I felt He was maybe holding back a bit here and there?
Todd Ronning who replaced original Bass Player Boz Burrell who passed away in 2006 does a fine job and was the most energetic on stage I thought.
Howard Reese has been with Bad Co since 2008 and does a fine job on Guitar.
Rich Robinson who is filling in for original guitarist Mick Ralphs due to medical issues is a great guitarist but really is not a "showman" and I think smiled twice all night?
On the face of it Bad Company gave a great performance but, for me anyway, I felt like they were maybe playing it a bit too safe? You could use the age excuse I guess but I have the feeling that really isn't it and I felt they could have turned it up one or two notches in the energy Dept is all (off night maybe).
All and all it was a great night out listening to classic rock songs from the Golden era of Rock N' Roll so... Money well spent.
Well, I have seen BAD COMPANY last year @ the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino and no doubt about it that Paul Rodgers is one amazing singer and his band is truly remarkable. This is perhaps the third time I have seen a concert in an open setting. The only problem is that you have to walk half a mile to get to the venue. I ended up listening to 5 songs and almost did not make it for the bus that was to take me there was about to leave. From where I was dropped, here comes the walking a half mile that felt like it was a never ending one and to top it all, I forgot to bring with my lighter and had to ask people a favor if they had one. The weather was great and I was able to find the right spot to watch this awesome band. The highlight of them all is that when Paul introduced his grandchildren to all of us jam packed crowd. With that being said it reminded me of my grandchildren too. A great concert and I will never stop watching BAD COMPANY every time they are here in the desert. The lesson of this message is that if you are watching a concert in an open area like PGA, make sure you make it on time and give yourself an extra hour for parking and walking. More power to your music Paul and BAD COMPANY. Hope to see you again next year. God bless BAD COMPANY.
Check out Bad Company while you still can. Last year they celebrated their 40th anniversary tour and killed it. They dusted off a string of hits including 'Moving On', Feel Like Making Love', Can't Get Enough' and more. They have energy, their chops and can rock a crowd like back in the day. Paul Rogers' voice has earned its way into Rolling Stones' Top One Hundred Best Rock Vocalists, and for good reason. He still has and has always had a golden voice with an incredible dynamic range. Mick Ralph's guitar is as impressive as ever and Simon Kirke's drumming is as rock solid as the first downbeat of their debut album in 1974. The first band to be signed to Led Zeppelin's newly formed Swan Song Records, they were solid rockstars that came from Free and King Crimson and were out on a mission to get back to simpler more driving rock music. I love these guys!
Sad to say i didn't attend .Bad Company is my FAVORITE all time band ! And so i know they were Awesome as Always ! Being a Grandmother, my grandson had a appendicitis attack 2am Friday morning,so couldn't leave him . Gave 2 tickets away...ate the other 2.So only thing i can suggest...get Insurance on ur tickets ! My friend suggested it to me...but i said hell No...Nothing is keeping me from seeing Bad Company !!! Who wud have known...so my Suggestion...think about getting Insurance on ur Tickets...u Never no ....! I LOVE YOU BAD COMPANY TO THE MOON and Back!!!
I went to The Joint in Catoosa, Oklahoma on the 26th of October to see Bad Company. The venue was great and the show was FANTASTIC!!! Paul Rodgers sounds as good as he did the first time I saw them back in 1974. He sang all of their hits. It brought back so many memories. I would highly recommend to anyone to go see this show. It will be worth it.
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Connie Allen
I took my brother hadn't sen a concert in a long time.. Yet alone be town town on the lake front.. We had the most amazing time the sound was amazing the music was hot on a nice cool lake front breeze.. Bad Compamy once again had my heart pounding.. Paul Rogers has the voice if a god!!!! Next stop hall of frame for that awesome man...
The show was so good, I just had to write another review. I enjoy going to concerts. And this one is right up there on top of my list. Paul Rogers still sounds exactly the same. This show is worth seeing again and again. Thank you Bad Company for making me feel young again. So many memories!
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Connie Allen
All I can say is wow! Bad Company is still amazing. Paul Rodgers is an exciting entertainer who has one of the best voices in rock n' roll. Simon Kirke plays the drums with power and passion and is a joy to watch perform.
Their 80 minutes set was full of non stop music and kept us on our feet the entire show.
I LOVE BAD COMPANY!!!!
I have seen A lot of concerts and this one was by far the best I had seen. Paul Rogers you are so multi talented and a voice of a King..
You as a band only get better and better. I seen them in Lincoln CA.
Loved IT!!
Thanks S.B.:)
Show started on time and they came out hot and rocking. The show was up tempo and the band sounded great. Paul’s voice was strong and awesome, music was spot on And fans were kept standing all night. Bad Company still tops for pure rock and roll.
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