How should Mick Ralphs be remembered most?
Rock Legend Mick Ralphs Dies at 81 as Bad Company Eyes Hall of Fame
Mick Ralphs, the legendary guitarist and co-founder of both Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died at age 81. A key figure in 1970s rock, Ralphs helped shape the sound of hits like “Can’t Get Enough,†“Feel Like Makin’ Love,†and “Ready for Love.†After suffering a stroke in 2016, he had been bedridden until his recent passing. Ralphs’ musical legacy is being remembered by fellow musicians and fans alike, with tributes pouring in from former bandmates Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke. His contributions to rock are especially timely, as Bad Company is slated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year—a milestone he’ll now be honored with posthumously. Ralphs’ influence as both a songwriter and guitarist endures across generations.
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- As a founding member of Bad Company
- For his work with Mott the Hoople
- As one of rock’s underrated guitarists
- I’m not familiar with him