Bad Company Tribute Album Drops Ahead of Rock Hall Induction, Honors Late Guitarist Mick Ralphs

July 28, 2025
Bad Company Tribute Album Drops Ahead of Rock Hall Induction, Honors Late Guitarist Mick Ralphs
  • This tribute album comes in the wake of the passing of founding guitarist Mick Ralphs, who died in June 2025 at the age of 81, making the release particularly poignant.

  • The album, which took over 10 months to assemble, is a collaboration with Primary Wave Music, aiming to honor Bad Company's legacy while introducing their music to new audiences.

  • The album features a variety of artists, including Hardy, The Pretty Reckless, Joe Elliott and Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, and Halestorm, showcasing diverse interpretations of Bad Company's classic songs.

  • It will be available in CD, digital, and limited edition silver-colored vinyl formats, with preorders currently available through the Rock Cellar Store.

  • The lead single from the album is a cover of 'Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy' by The Struts, which has already been recorded and mixed by Bob Clearmountain.

  • This track was previously released as a 7-inch vinyl for Record Store Day in April and is now available digitally.

  • The album is executive produced and curated by Gary Spivack, known for his work in programming U.S. rock festivals.

  • Bad Company, formed in 1973 by Mick Ralphs and Paul Rodgers, gained fame with their debut album in 1974, achieving five times platinum status with hits like 'Can’t Get Enough' and 'Movin’ On'.

  • The band's final live performance with Mick Ralphs took place on October 29, 2016, before his serious health decline.

  • Eddie Trunk wrote the liner notes for the album, which features both legendary and contemporary artists reinterpreting Bad Company's iconic songs.

  • Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke will also contribute to the tribute album, further connecting the project to the band's roots.

  • Bad Company is set to release a tribute album titled 'Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company' on October 24, 2025, just two weeks before their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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