Paul Rodgers Withdraws from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony
Days before this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Paul Rodgers of Bad Company announced he will miss the event due to health issues. The singer and guitarist shared a statement on the band's official Instagram explaining his absence.
“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,”
He added,
“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.”
Bad Company’s Induction and Reunion Plans
Bad Company is scheduled to be inducted this weekend at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles along with artists like Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, and others.
Simon Kirke, Bad Company's drummer and co-founder, was set to reunite on stage with Rodgers for the first time since 2019. Kirke had confirmed the reunion plans but acknowledged Rodgers' health changed those plans.
“I’m not at liberty to say which songs. I mean, quite honestly, I don’t give a shit.”
The reunion was highly anticipated as their first public performance together in six years.
Other Inductees This Year
- Chubby Checker
- Joe Cocker
- Cyndi Lauper
- OutKast
- Soundgarden
- The White Stripes
- Salt-N-Pepa
- Warren Zevon
- Thom Bell
- Nicky Hopkins
- Carol Kaye
- Lenny Waronker
Summary
Paul Rodgers prioritizes his health over performing at the Rock Hall ceremony, with Simon Kirke and other musicians filling in for him at Bad Company's induction.