(Island Records had until that time been the UK home to both Free and King Crimson, as well as to Mott the Hoople for their first four albums Atlantic, in turn, released King Crimson's and Mott's early albums in the US through a licensing agreement with Island). The band signed to Swan Song Records/ Atlantic Records in North America, and with Island Records in other countries. It consisted of four seasoned musicians: two former members of Free, singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke former Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs and ex- King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell. History Original Paul Rodgers era (1973–1982) īad Company was formed in Albury, Surrey. They have sold 20 million RIAA-certified albums in the US and 40 million worldwide. Many of their singles and songs, such as " Bad Company", " Can't Get Enough" (1974), " Feel Like Makin' Love" (1975), " Shooting Star" (1975), "Burnin' Sky" (1977) and disco influenced song " Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" (1979), remain staples of classic rock radio. Their first three albums, Bad Company (1974), Straight Shooter (1975), and Run with the Pack (1976), reached the top five in the album charts in both the UK and the US. Peter Grant, who managed the rock band Led Zeppelin, also managed Bad Company until 1982.īad Company enjoyed great success throughout the 1970s. ![]() Bad Company are an English rock supergroup that was formed in 1973 by singer Paul Rodgers, guitarist Mick Ralphs, drummer Simon Kirke and bassist Boz Burrell.
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