ARC-1371
Level of description
collection
Title
Paul Rodgers Papers
Date
1979-2019, undated
Size
1.74 (Linear feet)
Inductee
x
Biography / Administrative History
Bad Company is a British rock band formed in 1973 by Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs, and Boz Burrell, whose members had previously performed with Free, Mott the Hoople, and King Crimson. The band was signed to Swan Song Records, becoming one of rock’s first and most successful supergroups. Bad Company achieved significant commercial success during the 1970s, releasing six albums certified platinum in the United States. Their music blended blues-influenced hard rock with a direct, song-focused approach that emphasized melody and concise arrangements. The band remained active through multiple lineup changes and periods of hiatus, reuniting intermittently from the late 1990s onward.
Paul Rodgers is a British singer and songwriter. In 1973, he co-founded the rock band Bad Company with Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs, and Boz Burrell and served as the group’s lead vocalist. During his tenure with the band, Bad Company released six albums certified platinum in the United States. Rodgers departed the band in 1982 to pursue other musical projects, including a solo career. Rodgers reunited with Bad Company in 1998 and has since participated in intermittent projects with the band while continuing his solo work. Rodgers was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025 as member of Bad Company.
Scope and Contents
The Paul Rodgers Papers span the years 1979–2019 and include some undated materials. The collection consists primarily of photographs, tour programs, set lists, and posters. These materials document Paul Rodgers’s touring activities with the band Bad Company as well as his work as a solo artist, providing insight into the organization and presentation of live performances over the course of his career.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Paul Rodgers Papers was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Paul Rodgers on June 18, 2025.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Paul Rodgers Papers, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Collection is in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Miriam Saab, volunteer. Completed December 22, 2025. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Access
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Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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