Bad Company's Paul Rodgers Skips Rock Hall of Fame to Focus on Health
Bad Company’s founding member and vocalist Paul Rodgers announced he would not attend the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8, citing health reasons.
“My hope was to be at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and to perform for the fans, but at this time I have to prioritize my health,” Rodgers wrote. “I have no problem singing, it’s the stress of everything else.”
At 75 years old, Rodgers shared this message through the band’s official social media pages. He was originally set to perform with bandmates but said that managing the stress around the event was too much. The band ultimately decided not to reunite for the performance.
Rodgers previously revealed on CBS Mornings that he suffered two major strokes in 2016 and 2019, along with 11 minor ones. In his latest message, he did not expand further on his current health condition.
In a recent episode of the Lyndsanity! with Lyndsey Parker podcast, longtime bandmate Simon Kirke had mentioned plans to reunite with Rodgers for the induction. However, Rodgers later confirmed that Kirke would perform without him.
Rodgers and Kirke remain the only surviving members from Bad Company’s original lineup. Bassist Raymond “Boz” Burrell and guitarist Mick Ralphs passed away within the last 20 years.
Author’s Summary
Paul Rodgers of Bad Company chose to miss the Rock Hall of Fame ceremony to protect his health, expressing appreciation for fans while Simon Kirke performed alone.