Paul Rodgers to Skip Bad Company's Rock Hall Induction
Just days after drummer Simon Kirke announced he would reunite with singer Paul Rodgers for a Bad Company performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, Rodgers has decided to withdraw from the event due to health reasons.
Bad Company will be inducted alongside Soundgarden, OutKast, The White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper, and others this Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, this means fans will not see the two remaining classic members of Bad Company share the stage.
"My hope was to be at the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and to perform for the fans, but at this time I have to prioritize my health. I have no problem singing, it’s the stress of everything else. Simon along with some outstanding musicians will be stepping in for me – guaranteed to rock."
In his message shared on Bad Company's social media, Rodgers explained that while his voice remains strong, overall stress makes participation unwise. He assured fans that Simon Kirke and other talented musicians will still deliver a powerful performance in his absence.
A few years ago, Rodgers revealed that he had survived multiple strokes that nearly ended his singing career, but clarified that his current decision is unrelated to his vocal abilities.
Author’s Summary
Paul Rodgers stepped back from Bad Company’s Rock Hall induction to focus on his health, though a strong tribute performance will go on without him.