The late Mick Ralphs and his band Bad Company remain one of the most criminally underrated blues rock acts of the 1970s. While bands like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones soaked up most of the limelight, Bad Company quietly built a body of work that was raw, soulful and deeply rooted in the blues. Ralphs, already […]
English guitarist Mick Ralphs, who cofounded legendary bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, died at the age of 81, according to an announcement from his rep on Monday. Ralphs had been in poor health for the better part of a decade after suffering a stroke, following an Oct. 29, 2016 London performance while on […]
1945 Bob Seger, known for hit songs like Hollywood Nights, Night Moves and a live recording of Turn the Page, was born in Detroit. Happy 80th Birthday, Bob! 1951 Scottish guitarist and vocalist Davey Johnstone, best known for his work with Elton John, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Happy 74th birthday, Davey! 1965 After purchasing […]
Inductees for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class have been announced, with this year’s group featured a more rock-centric selection. The inductees were revealed Sunday during the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night” episode of American Idol. The original group consisted of 14 nominees, narrowed down to seven set for induction. […]