Days after drummer Simon Kirke announced a reunion with Paul Rodgers for a Bad Company performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, Rodgers has withdrawn due to health reasons.
Bad Company, alongside Soundgarden, OutKast, The White Stripes, and Cyndi Lauper, is scheduled to be inducted this Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Fans will not see the two surviving classic members perform together as planned.
“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.”
Although Rodgers will not perform, Kirke will appear with guest singers and other musicians in a tribute to the band. Rodgers had previously revealed he suffered multiple strokes over the years that almost ended his singing career. However, his absence is unrelated to his vocal ability.
Author's summary: Paul Rodgers will miss Bad Company's Rock Hall induction performance due to health concerns, while Simon Kirke and guest musicians will carry on the tribute show.