Named
after the Robert Benton Western, the British Super group Bad Company was
formed in by the ex-guitarist for Mott the Hoople-Mick Ralphs, Former-King
Crimson bassist Boz Burrell, with members from the hard rock outfit Free,
singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke.
Straight
out of the gate the band found an international audience for their powerful
music, aided by Rodgers's strong vocals, and Ralph's bluesy guitar riffs.
Their 1974 debut toped charts world wide and their Single "can't get
enough of your love" gained the Number 1 spot on the US charts.
Destined
for success, the Stadium rock superstars, Bad Company had a string of
successful albums, and hits with the original Line up which split in 1982.
In
1986, Ralphs and Kirke reformed Bad Company, enlisting former Ted
Nugent vocalist Brian Howe to take Rodgers place. The glory days of Bad
company seemed to have passed, the new line ups Fame and fortune did
dismal in the charts. Their 1988 album Dangerous Age sold
modestly. The band found themselves back on the charts in 1990 with the
single "If You Needed Somebody 'from the album Holy Water.
The follow up album Here comes trouble went platinum, and the single
"How
about that," made it to the top 40 in the US.
Bad
Company's classic hits are still a staple on rock radio which led to the
original members regrouping and released a box set collection complete
with new songs . The band picked up where they left off selling tons of
records and playing some the hottest shows in the world. As of this writing
Bad Co is about to embark on a reunion tour. One thing is for sure the
MAGIC IS STILL ALIVE!
