Paul Rodgers
Vocals, guitar, bass, piano, songwriter, drums, producer,
This section will run a bit long because of the accomplishments of the artist.
Lets start with group work, shall we?
The Firm.
Paul Rodgers - vocals, guitar acoustic & electric
James Patrick Page - guitar - Jan 9,1944 Heston, Middlesex England,
Chris Slade - drums - Oct 30, 1946
Tony Franklin - bass.
The Firm formed in 1985 by Page X- Led Zeppelin & Rodgers X- Free & They brought in Slade X- Uriah Heep & Manfred Mann, Tony Franklin (BA) is escaping me at this point, (note to self) “self” drink more coffee and return here if brain freeze melts,
The Firm was very short lived but did produce two releases, a self titled début release being my pick of the two, led by Rodgers vocals, and one out damn standing drummer.
Radioactive & Midnight Moonlight received the most recognition, honestly the only track I raised an eye to was You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling not because it was badly done, Paul has never done anything badly, it just threw me because it is someone else’s big time trademark cover.
And while Rodgers has done covers before he as a rule does not do the trademark covers of others.
He likes to take one and own it, and that will never happen with a song such as this, but
After the second listen you find yourself getting use to it, getting caught in that powerful voice.
My personal picks from this one rather goes against the critics.
Satisfaction Guaranteed , Someone To Love & Money Can’t Buy
This release flows smooth from each track and you find yourself hitting the replay button, breathing a little slower, closing your eyes and following that beautiful voice and that drum beat.
Has a kind of enigmatic effect.
Other artist involved with this release.
Steve Dawson - trumpet
Paul Weimar - baritone
Willie Garnett - sax
Don Weller- sax
Sam Brown - backup vocals
Helen Chappell - backup vocals
Joy Yates - backup vocals
Tracks
closer
Make Or Break
Someone To Love***
Together
Radioactive*
You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling
Money Cant Buy***
Satisfaction Guaranteed***
Midnight Moonlight
Mean Business
The second release with Rodgers delivering the vocals, Chris Slade with that kit steady and true like a pied piper.
This one does not rank high on my list and honestly gets little play.
I can just read most of your minds right now.
You are wondering about Page right?
Where are his kudos’ where do I bow down and kiss his ass?
NOT GONNA HAPPEN;
And Paul did put his bid in for Page to get some ink, my promise to him was this.
His ego is plenty big enough, I won’t dog him, out of respect for you, but I wont praise him either, and I will keep my reasons to myself, not that it matters, but Page does owe Paul a small debt of thanks for this
Moving right along……
In these two releases they are carried by the vocals and the drummer.
The vocals tells the story and Rodgers can tell a story ya’ll, he has that knack for taking even a crappy song and making you go hummm, not bad.
This drummer brings out the animal instinct based at your core, gets your heat up and keeps you hot.
My pick on this one Cadillac.
Tracks.
Fortune Hunter
Cadillac
Live In Peace
Tear Down The Walls
Dreaming
Free To Live
Spirit Of Love
The firm folded shortly after they toured, for reasons known only to them, clashing ego’s, cough cough
Chris Slade went to AC/DC.
Page worked solo.
Rodgers put out some solo work and then we find him grouping up again.
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After the Firm there was.
The Law.
Rodgers - vocals, piano
Kenny Jones - drums
Bryan Adams - guitar
Chris Rea - guitar
There’s not a skipper in the bunch, in all sincerity this is some of Rodgers best work.
Raw, sexy, hard and commanding, his voice fiery more erotic than I’ve heard since his Free day’s
Good God this man should come with a warning label.
It’s a shame there was only one release from these guys, for the life of me I can not understand why it did not receive better billing.
Bryan Adams oh my gawd!!
Kenny Jones, I mean please, this group of artist flat out kick some bum.To go on would be senseless the lineup speaks volumes.
Tracks
For A Little Ride**
Miss You In A Heartbeat**
Stone Cold**
Come Save Me ****
Laying Down The Law**
Nature Of The Beast**
Stone**
Anything For You**
Best Of My Love**
Tough Love**
Missing You Bad Girl**
My picks, the whole damn thing,
Willie And The Poor Boys
Boys and girls just catch this line up.
Rodgers- vocals*
Bill Wyman - bass*
Charlie Watts - drums*
Kenny Jones - drums*
Jimmy Page -guitar
Andy Fairweather Low
Releases
Willie And The Poor Boys 1985
Tear It Up Live - 1994
These two are hard to find but once you have them, you wont give them up.
Okay way back before he was top dog, back in his pup days, we have The Roadrunners later changed to Wild Flowers this was before 68 and of course Brown Sugar, the outfit he was in just before Free.After Free there was a group known as
Peace;
Formed Aug 1971 - disband Dec 1971 members included Mick Underwood - Stewart MacDonald.
UK based, very hard to find.
My picks Zero BC and Like Water.
When I ask why he left Peace Paul’s answer was.
‘My concern for Koss brought me back to Free, when Andy came to me with news of Koss’s condition my only thought was “What Can I Do To Help” Andy had thought perhaps if we could reform it may pull Koss through, there was no asking twice, I left Peace and returned to Free.
Of course in the end it did not matter, we still lost Koss, I still miss him terribly, I would have given anything to have just been able to have made a difference, but it was not to be, it broke all our hearts we all tried so hard and failed, we all loved him and all felt the sting of loss.’
The Law.
Rodgers - vocals, piano
Kenny Jones - drums
Bryan Adams - guitar
Chris Rea - guitar
There’s not a skipper in the bunch, in all sincerity this is some of Rodgers best work.
Raw, sexy, hard and commanding, his voice fiery more erotic than I’ve heard since his Free day’s
Good God this man should come with a warning label.
It’s a shame there was only one release from these guys, for the life of me I can not understand why it did not receive better billing.
Bryan Adams oh my gawd!!
Kenny Jones, I mean please, this group of artist flat out kick some bum.To go on would be senseless the lineup speaks volumes.
Tracks
For A Little Ride**
Miss You In A Heartbeat**
Stone Cold**
Come Save Me ****
Laying Down The Law**
Nature Of The Beast**
Stone**
Anything For You**
Best Of My Love**
Tough Love**
Missing You Bad Girl**
My picks, the whole damn thing,
Willie And The Poor Boys
Boys and girls just catch this line up.
Rodgers- vocals*
Bill Wyman - bass*
Charlie Watts - drums*
Kenny Jones - drums*
Jimmy Page -guitar
Andy Fairweather Low
Releases
Willie And The Poor Boys 1985
Tear It Up Live - 1994
These two are hard to find but once you have them, you wont give them up.
Okay way back before he was top dog, back in his pup days, we have The Roadrunners later changed to Wild Flowers this was before 68 and of course Brown Sugar, the outfit he was in just before Free.After Free there was a group known as
Peace;
Formed Aug 1971 - disband Dec 1971 members included Mick Underwood - Stewart MacDonald.
UK based, very hard to find.
My picks Zero BC and Like Water.
When I ask why he left Peace Paul’s answer was.
‘My concern for Koss brought me back to Free, when Andy came to me with news of Koss’s condition my only thought was “What Can I Do To Help” Andy had thought perhaps if we could reform it may pull Koss through, there was no asking twice, I left Peace and returned to Free.
Of course in the end it did not matter, we still lost Koss, I still miss him terribly, I would have given anything to have just been able to have made a difference, but it was not to be, it broke all our hearts we all tried so hard and failed, we all loved him and all felt the sting of loss.’
Solo work.
Cut loose:
Produced by Paul Rodgers, all instruments Paul Rodgers, all songs written by Paul Rodgers.
Now that’s just showing off wouldn’t you say?
Busy bugger wasn’t he?
Good gosh the man is a band all by his damn self.
Tracks.
Fragile
Cut loose
Live in peace
Sweet sensation**
Rising sun
Boogie mama
Morning after the night before**
Northwinds
Superstar women
Talking guitar blues***
Good solid bluesy tracks that do bring thoughts of Free to mind.
Electric;
Rodgers - vocals, guitar, piano.
Jim Copley - drums
Tom Keelyside - flutes
Jaz Lochrie - bass
Geoff Whitehorn - guitar
Rodgers shows his knack for finding strong talent to back him.
Electric has strong tracks but seems to lack that easy flow from track to track, seems more like he’s working rather than allowing his relaxed easy spirit to dictate.
He does rip it up with the first three tracks.
Deep Blue - Walking Tall & and one of my all-time favorites Find A Way
This CD would be worth buying for that track alone.
Tracks
Deep blue**
Walking tall**
Find a way***
China blue
Love rains
Over you
Drifters
Freedom
Jasmine flower (a song for his daughter)
Conquistador a
Now
Paul Rodgers - vocals, guitar, 12 string, piano.
Geoff whitehorn - guitar, backup vocals.
Jaz lochrie - bass.
Jim Copley - drums.
This release flows from track to track smooth and sweet.
Rodgers takes complete control with warm sensual vocals, this release is for those nights you want to sip a glass of wine, curl up
on the sofa and get the warm fuzzys, remember that lost love, or fall in lust or love if you are prone to that sort of thing.
This release has the one song on it that almost makes me believe in love, and trust that is not an easy task. Nights Like This I guess if I had to pick an all time favorite song, it would have to be that one.
Tracks.
Soul of love**
Overloaded
Heart of fire
Saving Grace
All I want is you***
Chasing shadows**
Love is all I need**
Nights like this****
Shadows of the sun
I lost it all****
Holding back the storm***
Paul Rodgers Live (The Loreley Tapes) 7/8/95 Loreley Germany.
Something for everyone, this one hauls ass, not a skipper in the bunch here.
Rodgers is on fire having a flat out good time and it shows.
Only thing wrong with this release is it’s over to soon.
Tracks.
Little bit of love - Free
Be my friend - Free
Feel like makin love - Bad Co.
Louisiana blues - Muddy Waters
Muddy Water blues - Paul Rodgers
Rolling stone - Muddy Waters
I’m ready - Willie Dixon song writer Wishing well - Free Mr. Big - Free
The hunter - Free
Can’t get enough - Bad Co.
All right now - Free
Muddy Waters Blues
Rodgers
Jeff Beck
David Gilmor
Buddy Guy
Brian May
Steve Miller
Gary moore
Trevor Robin
Richie Samborn
Neal Schon
Brian Setsor
Slash
There is also a tribute to Hendrix, which is awesome Paul is as well joining in the Hendrix tribute again this year, there are many other works in which I have missed, there was a release for ARMS a charity concert for MS.
And there have been releases for movies Cowboy Way comes to mind, and accompaniments with various other artist, such as Buddy Guy, Peter Green & a sweet new release this past Christmas done with Jools Holland in England, “I Told The Truth” Needless to say this mans voice is everywhere, and for good reason.
He writes, plays drums, guitar all levels, bass, piano, and uh, I have
seen somewhere the ACCORDION?
Now if I see the Paul Rodgers Polka, I just don’t think I could stand the strain.
Bad Company does the Feel Like Makin Love Polka!! OH MY GAWD!!
Cut loose:
Produced by Paul Rodgers, all instruments Paul Rodgers, all songs written by Paul Rodgers.
Now that’s just showing off wouldn’t you say?
Busy bugger wasn’t he?
Good gosh the man is a band all by his damn self.
Tracks.
Fragile
Cut loose
Live in peace
Sweet sensation**
Rising sun
Boogie mama
Morning after the night before**
Northwinds
Superstar women
Talking guitar blues***
Good solid bluesy tracks that do bring thoughts of Free to mind.
Electric;
Rodgers - vocals, guitar, piano.
Jim Copley - drums
Tom Keelyside - flutes
Jaz Lochrie - bass
Geoff Whitehorn - guitar
Rodgers shows his knack for finding strong talent to back him.
Electric has strong tracks but seems to lack that easy flow from track to track, seems more like he’s working rather than allowing his relaxed easy spirit to dictate.
He does rip it up with the first three tracks.
Deep Blue - Walking Tall & and one of my all-time favorites Find A Way
This CD would be worth buying for that track alone.
Tracks
Deep blue**
Walking tall**
Find a way***
China blue
Love rains
Over you
Drifters
Freedom
Jasmine flower (a song for his daughter)
Conquistador a
Now
Paul Rodgers - vocals, guitar, 12 string, piano.
Geoff whitehorn - guitar, backup vocals.
Jaz lochrie - bass.
Jim Copley - drums.
This release flows from track to track smooth and sweet.
Rodgers takes complete control with warm sensual vocals, this release is for those nights you want to sip a glass of wine, curl up
on the sofa and get the warm fuzzys, remember that lost love, or fall in lust or love if you are prone to that sort of thing.
This release has the one song on it that almost makes me believe in love, and trust that is not an easy task. Nights Like This I guess if I had to pick an all time favorite song, it would have to be that one.
Tracks.
Soul of love**
Overloaded
Heart of fire
Saving Grace
All I want is you***
Chasing shadows**
Love is all I need**
Nights like this****
Shadows of the sun
I lost it all****
Holding back the storm***
Paul Rodgers Live (The Loreley Tapes) 7/8/95 Loreley Germany.
Something for everyone, this one hauls ass, not a skipper in the bunch here.
Rodgers is on fire having a flat out good time and it shows.
Only thing wrong with this release is it’s over to soon.
Tracks.
Little bit of love - Free
Be my friend - Free
Feel like makin love - Bad Co.
Louisiana blues - Muddy Waters
Muddy Water blues - Paul Rodgers
Rolling stone - Muddy Waters
I’m ready - Willie Dixon song writer Wishing well - Free Mr. Big - Free
The hunter - Free
Can’t get enough - Bad Co.
All right now - Free
Muddy Waters Blues
Rodgers
Jeff Beck
David Gilmor
Buddy Guy
Brian May
Steve Miller
Gary moore
Trevor Robin
Richie Samborn
Neal Schon
Brian Setsor
Slash
There is also a tribute to Hendrix, which is awesome Paul is as well joining in the Hendrix tribute again this year, there are many other works in which I have missed, there was a release for ARMS a charity concert for MS.
And there have been releases for movies Cowboy Way comes to mind, and accompaniments with various other artist, such as Buddy Guy, Peter Green & a sweet new release this past Christmas done with Jools Holland in England, “I Told The Truth” Needless to say this mans voice is everywhere, and for good reason.
He writes, plays drums, guitar all levels, bass, piano, and uh, I have
seen somewhere the ACCORDION?
Now if I see the Paul Rodgers Polka, I just don’t think I could stand the strain.
Bad Company does the Feel Like Makin Love Polka!! OH MY GAWD!!
Visions of puffy shirts, knickers, red knee socks, tasseled hats and those cute little clogging shoes…..
Hum…. Suddenly I have a craving for a frosted mug, some brats with sauerkraut and some apple kuggle???
Okay! How do I get rid of this image, and wipe this silly ass grin off my face? J
Of course it would have to be as good or better than Kid Rocks version talk about a slaughter job.. Who may I ask gave the okay for that mess?
Damn! I sure hope Paul’s sense of humor is in tact when he reads this, just in case….
I’m sorry honey, you are da bomb baby!! Hot, smochie and sexy!!
Awww tight black leather pant’s, mesh muscle shirts, sexy eyes devilish smile, packaged tight and sweet..grrrrrrr
Now there’s a vision!!!!!! J
Paul say’s Accordion????? (sense of humor indeed intact)
Someone has over gifted me, I have not as yet mastered the polka, but if I ever do, I will rock the hell out of it, besides my chest hair would get caught in the thing, and I can’t wear the knickers luv they would not go with my shirts at all” ( aww Shucks)
All kidding aside Rodgers has established himself on solid ground.
He has made us apart of his rock & roll fantasy, made us feel his passion, his heart.
I know I have poked a bit of fun, but he is a big enough man to take a little poke, he is an amazing talent and I love him dearly. I know you are talented hon., BUT THE ACCORDION, sugar that just blows my mind!!
There’s that vision again, Quick I need leather!!
Hum…. Suddenly I have a craving for a frosted mug, some brats with sauerkraut and some apple kuggle???
Okay! How do I get rid of this image, and wipe this silly ass grin off my face? J
Of course it would have to be as good or better than Kid Rocks version talk about a slaughter job.. Who may I ask gave the okay for that mess?
Damn! I sure hope Paul’s sense of humor is in tact when he reads this, just in case….
I’m sorry honey, you are da bomb baby!! Hot, smochie and sexy!!
Awww tight black leather pant’s, mesh muscle shirts, sexy eyes devilish smile, packaged tight and sweet..grrrrrrr
Now there’s a vision!!!!!! J
Paul say’s Accordion????? (sense of humor indeed intact)
Someone has over gifted me, I have not as yet mastered the polka, but if I ever do, I will rock the hell out of it, besides my chest hair would get caught in the thing, and I can’t wear the knickers luv they would not go with my shirts at all” ( aww Shucks)
All kidding aside Rodgers has established himself on solid ground.
He has made us apart of his rock & roll fantasy, made us feel his passion, his heart.
I know I have poked a bit of fun, but he is a big enough man to take a little poke, he is an amazing talent and I love him dearly. I know you are talented hon., BUT THE ACCORDION, sugar that just blows my mind!!
There’s that vision again, Quick I need leather!!
Paul Rodgers - Bad Company
1973- 1985 - 1999 - present
Free 1968 - 1971 - 1973
Peace 1971
The Firm - 1985 -
The Law- 1991
Willie And The Poor Boys 1985 & 1994
Solo work in between
Vocals, guitar, piano, bass, drums, songwriter
Sweet Simon
Simon kirke.Bad Co. 1973 - present
Free - 1968 - 1973
Wildlife Ringo Starr’s all star band
Solo work starting in 03
Simon has sat in with many others as well
Later members
Darlin Dave
Dave (Bucket) Colwell 1990 - present
ASAP - Humble Pie - Samson
Jazzy Jaz
Jaz Lochrie 2002 - present
Paul Rogers solo band.
Hey cool breeze don’t forget we need to talk!!
Others……
Mel Collins - sax - 1974 - 1982 on and off
Steve Price - bass - 1988 -1989
Terry Thomas - guitar & keys - 1988 -1992
Geoff Whitehorn - guitar -1990 - 1992
Paul Cullen - bass- 1990 -1992
Robert Hart - vocals - 1995 -1997
Felix Kirsh - bass - 1990 - 1992
Rather hard getting a bass man to hang aye?
Oh yeah yeah, I know I know
Brian Howe - vocals, cough, cough Too Freakin Long!
UK based but adopted by the US in a heartbeat Bad Company formed Aug 1973.
Their début was Newcastle March 8, 1974 began their US tour that same year. Rock stood up and took notice when their first release topped the charts in the UK & U.S placing them at the top of the heap.
Arena rock was where they kicked ass, they took the stage no frills or bullshit, and put hard core rock in your face.
Music you could actually understand the lyrics too, very bluesy rock that had balls because it was delivered flawlessly.
The original members are among the few that have come together and can claim Super-group status. With hits like Feel Like Making Love - Can’t Get Enough - Shooting Star - & BAD COMPANY, one of their best guitar pieces.
Rock & Roll Fantasy - Ready For Love - all solid in the books no one can touch these guys, the voice that commanded stardom could not be copied, could not be synthesized out, and would not be forgotten by the fans.
1985 brought the what the hell were they thinking years?
I could never figure out why Mick, Boz & Si did not “DUH” Add another guitar, and take on the vocals themselves.Okay yeah, they are not Rodgers BUT…..These guys can sing, and lets face it trying to replace those vocals get real.
But, to add Brian freakin Howe, somebody was on cheap damn drugs!This guy was Bad Co. material about like a bull in a ballet, EGADS!
This was what I call the DARK DAY’S sorry guy’s, but it sucked.And I refuse to call this gathering Bad Co, BAD IDEA! Was more fitting, and you owe me for a concert ticket….
I left somewhere in the second song and never bought another ticket or release until you came to your senses. And before those of you that liked this jack ass get your knickers in a knot, yes I know what they sold, big hairy deal, they still did Not, any damn way in hell, sound like B.C. He rode in on the coat tails of Paul Rodgers and had it not been for those roads already paved this bum would have been out singing for quarters on a street corner and getting arrested for disturbing the damn peace, singer my ass!!What really chapped my bum was being suckered later, I bought a ticket for what was billed as BAD CO. and it turned out to be this screaming jack ass, drove 200 miles bought this sweet little leather deal skipped out of work early and away we went, and it was this fool, what the hell was that all about?
He sure did not run around calling himself Ted Nuget, when he split from him, course Teddy would have kicked his bird dog ass, not the mild mannered type that one, hell he would have found himself on a hunting trip with ol Fred Bear. Okay I’ll stop bitchin, (maybe)
Paul will not comment on this subject, maybe he thinks I pretty much covered it?
Also he is much nicer than I am, he has that peaceful soul thing tapped, as yet I still tend to fla
1973- 1985 - 1999 - present
Free 1968 - 1971 - 1973
Peace 1971
The Firm - 1985 -
The Law- 1991
Willie And The Poor Boys 1985 & 1994
Solo work in between
Vocals, guitar, piano, bass, drums, songwriter
Sweet Simon
Simon kirke.Bad Co. 1973 - present
Free - 1968 - 1973
Wildlife Ringo Starr’s all star band
Solo work starting in 03
Simon has sat in with many others as well
Later members
Darlin Dave
Dave (Bucket) Colwell 1990 - present
ASAP - Humble Pie - Samson
Jazzy Jaz
Jaz Lochrie 2002 - present
Paul Rogers solo band.
Hey cool breeze don’t forget we need to talk!!
Others……
Mel Collins - sax - 1974 - 1982 on and off
Steve Price - bass - 1988 -1989
Terry Thomas - guitar & keys - 1988 -1992
Geoff Whitehorn - guitar -1990 - 1992
Paul Cullen - bass- 1990 -1992
Robert Hart - vocals - 1995 -1997
Felix Kirsh - bass - 1990 - 1992
Rather hard getting a bass man to hang aye?
Oh yeah yeah, I know I know
Brian Howe - vocals, cough, cough Too Freakin Long!
UK based but adopted by the US in a heartbeat Bad Company formed Aug 1973.
Their début was Newcastle March 8, 1974 began their US tour that same year. Rock stood up and took notice when their first release topped the charts in the UK & U.S placing them at the top of the heap.
Arena rock was where they kicked ass, they took the stage no frills or bullshit, and put hard core rock in your face.
Music you could actually understand the lyrics too, very bluesy rock that had balls because it was delivered flawlessly.
The original members are among the few that have come together and can claim Super-group status. With hits like Feel Like Making Love - Can’t Get Enough - Shooting Star - & BAD COMPANY, one of their best guitar pieces.
Rock & Roll Fantasy - Ready For Love - all solid in the books no one can touch these guys, the voice that commanded stardom could not be copied, could not be synthesized out, and would not be forgotten by the fans.
1985 brought the what the hell were they thinking years?
I could never figure out why Mick, Boz & Si did not “DUH” Add another guitar, and take on the vocals themselves.Okay yeah, they are not Rodgers BUT…..These guys can sing, and lets face it trying to replace those vocals get real.
But, to add Brian freakin Howe, somebody was on cheap damn drugs!This guy was Bad Co. material about like a bull in a ballet, EGADS!
This was what I call the DARK DAY’S sorry guy’s, but it sucked.And I refuse to call this gathering Bad Co, BAD IDEA! Was more fitting, and you owe me for a concert ticket….
I left somewhere in the second song and never bought another ticket or release until you came to your senses. And before those of you that liked this jack ass get your knickers in a knot, yes I know what they sold, big hairy deal, they still did Not, any damn way in hell, sound like B.C. He rode in on the coat tails of Paul Rodgers and had it not been for those roads already paved this bum would have been out singing for quarters on a street corner and getting arrested for disturbing the damn peace, singer my ass!!What really chapped my bum was being suckered later, I bought a ticket for what was billed as BAD CO. and it turned out to be this screaming jack ass, drove 200 miles bought this sweet little leather deal skipped out of work early and away we went, and it was this fool, what the hell was that all about?
He sure did not run around calling himself Ted Nuget, when he split from him, course Teddy would have kicked his bird dog ass, not the mild mannered type that one, hell he would have found himself on a hunting trip with ol Fred Bear. Okay I’ll stop bitchin, (maybe)
Paul will not comment on this subject, maybe he thinks I pretty much covered it?
Also he is much nicer than I am, he has that peaceful soul thing tapped, as yet I still tend to fla
Always so serious and seldom allowing his emotions to be seen, except in his songs, to do so would be tantamount to showing weakness, and he is if nothing else a proud and strong man, a bit eccentric by nature, one that carries his scars inside, and there were times when he was cut deeply, when he felt abandoned misunderstood and cast as an outsider that all he could trust was himself, because no one was looking out for him, he had to learn early to defend his beliefs and fight for every ounce of respect.
He perhaps took himself much to serious at times and made demands that seemed harsh, but in his heart I think the man always did what he thought was right and good for all, I can not imagine someone with his honesty and strength of character doing otherwise.
Paul is an intensely soulful person of deep thought, and that can at times appear to be coolness or impassiveness, I rather think it is his protective shield and strong reserve.
Yes he has ego, yes he is cocky and yes he can test every nerve, but hey, can’t we all?
And lets be frank, if others give it some thought perhaps they will see they must share some accountability as well for making him take the hard line at times, after all someone had too.
Simon is still out there bangin, that sweet smile always present, Good gosh I just love this guy, he’s sooo damn smooch able….
Lives in New York with his wife and 3 teen age girls, all with raging teen hormones, that send him looking for a place to run and duck at times, just your average guy next door type aye?
Simon is like that warm welcome friend that always brings a smile to your heart, never has a harsh word for anyone and is always kind in his approach to others, he seems to slip into your heart and you somehow feel better for simply having had the chance to get to know this charming man, and believe me Simon Kirke can charm your socks off, I doubt he has ever met a stranger Simon welcomes you freely into his life.
Lay’s his cards upon the table and truly expects you to do the same, his sense of humor is never left behind Simon has been so much help to me in the writing of this book, I love him dearly he is so special.
He perhaps took himself much to serious at times and made demands that seemed harsh, but in his heart I think the man always did what he thought was right and good for all, I can not imagine someone with his honesty and strength of character doing otherwise.
Paul is an intensely soulful person of deep thought, and that can at times appear to be coolness or impassiveness, I rather think it is his protective shield and strong reserve.
Yes he has ego, yes he is cocky and yes he can test every nerve, but hey, can’t we all?
And lets be frank, if others give it some thought perhaps they will see they must share some accountability as well for making him take the hard line at times, after all someone had too.
Simon is still out there bangin, that sweet smile always present, Good gosh I just love this guy, he’s sooo damn smooch able….
Lives in New York with his wife and 3 teen age girls, all with raging teen hormones, that send him looking for a place to run and duck at times, just your average guy next door type aye?
Simon is like that warm welcome friend that always brings a smile to your heart, never has a harsh word for anyone and is always kind in his approach to others, he seems to slip into your heart and you somehow feel better for simply having had the chance to get to know this charming man, and believe me Simon Kirke can charm your socks off, I doubt he has ever met a stranger Simon welcomes you freely into his life.
Lay’s his cards upon the table and truly expects you to do the same, his sense of humor is never left behind Simon has been so much help to me in the writing of this book, I love him dearly he is so special.
he is never fake, Simon came from humble beginnings and has never forgotten that, with Simon you feel you can put your feet up and be right at home, he meets you head on, with others I was brushed off to managers or publicists to answer questions and frankly they received very little ink, Simon never refuses that personal touch so I hope that answers why these artist ranked so much attention, it is because they wanted to take part and have people know not only the artist, but the human.
I had one artist confront me a bit miffed because Paul and Simon received so much attention, and demanded I make alterations, and that I did , they no longer have a segment in this work.
So with that said lets move along shall we?
Looking forward to having Si more active solo.
Mick was a Fla beach bum for awhile, “go Mick” aint no place like the south to chill out darlin, last I heard he was married and back in England, still hates to fly, likes to putter around in the garden and enjoy his family, still writing, and doing some solo work, but taking it a bit easer these days.
Boz & Rick are still out there mixing it up and very much still in our heart.
Boz is living in Spain and lovin life, with the love of his life Kathy.
I had one artist confront me a bit miffed because Paul and Simon received so much attention, and demanded I make alterations, and that I did , they no longer have a segment in this work.
So with that said lets move along shall we?
Looking forward to having Si more active solo.
Mick was a Fla beach bum for awhile, “go Mick” aint no place like the south to chill out darlin, last I heard he was married and back in England, still hates to fly, likes to putter around in the garden and enjoy his family, still writing, and doing some solo work, but taking it a bit easer these days.
Boz & Rick are still out there mixing it up and very much still in our heart.
Boz is living in Spain and lovin life, with the love of his life Kathy.
Release’s in order…. I think…. Or at least close …. Maybe….
The Original Bad Co.
Bad Company
Can’t Get Enough***
Rock Steady***
Ready For Love***
Don’t Let Me Down
Bad Company***
The Way I Choose
Movin On***
Seagull***
Straight Shooter
Good Lovin Gone Bad***
Feel Like Makin Love***
Weep No More
Shooting Star***
Deal With The Preacher**
Wild Fire Women
Anna
Call On Me
Run With The Pack
Live For The Music**
Simple Man**
Honey Child***
Love Me Somebody***
Silver Blue And Gold***
Young Blood***
Do Right By Your Women*
Sweet Little Sister***
Fade Away
Burnin Sky
Burnin Sky***
Morning Sun
Leaving You***
Like Water
Knapsack
Everything I Need
Heartbeat**
Peace Of Mind
Passing Time
Too Bad
Man Needs Women
Master Of Ceremony
Desolation Angels
Rock & Roll Fantasy***
Crazy Circles
Gone, Gone, Gone**
Evil Wind**
Early In The Morning
Lonely For Your Love**
Oh Atlanta
Take The Time
Rhythm Machine***
She Brings Me Love
Rough Diamonds
Electric Land*
Untie The Knot*
Nuthin. On TV
Painted Face
kick down
Ballad Of The Band
Cross Country Boy
Old Mexico
Downhill Ryder
Racetrack
10 From 6
Can’t Get Enough***
Feel Like Makin Love***
Run With The Pack**
Shooting Star***
Moving On***
Bad Company***
Rock and Roll Fantasy***
Electric Land
Ready For Love***
Live For The Music**
Anthology
Can’t Get Enough Honey Child
Rock Steady Run With The Pack
Ready For Love Silver Blue & Gold
Bad Company Do Right By Your Women
Movin On Burning Sky
Seagull Heartbeat
Superstar Women Too Bad
Little Miss Fortune Smokin 45
Good Lovin Gone Bad Rock & Roll Fantasy
Feel Like Makin Love Evil Wind
Shooting Star Oh Atlanta
Deal With The Preacher Rhythm Machine
Wild Fire Women Untie The Knot
Easy On My Soul Downhill Ryder Whiskey Bottle Tracking Down A Run Away
Aint It Good Hammer Of Love
Hey Hey
This is just a super buy, has all the best can’t find a clinker if you try.
Bad Company In Concert Merchants Of Cool
Tracks
Burning Sky**
Can’t Get Enough***
Feel Like Makin Love***
Rock Steady***
Movin On**
Deal With The Preacher**
Ready For Love***
Rock And Roll Fantasy***
Ticket To Ride***
I Feel Fine***
All Right Now***
Bad Company****
Silver Blue And Gold**
Shooting Star**
Joe Fabulous***
Saving Grace
The enhanced version has Good Lovin Gone Bad*** as a bonus track.
All the best and live, what’s not to like?
The Joe Fabulous track is a welcome new addition and our boys did the Beatles proud, which Paul has done before with the British Rock Symphony
Now hate me if you will, but the above releases are the ones any true B.C. fan consider to be original.
Now I will list the reformed groups, and yes I am very aware that some of this work received very high marks, the reasons for which I believe I stated in a most calm manner, cough, cough,
I do not mean to imply it did not, and I may have given them more thought except for one thing, they should not, no way, have ever presented themselves as Bad Company, and yes I understand that 99 percent of the group was intact BUT that 1 percent was in fact the core, it was their SOUND!!
Think about it…. Would it still have been The Beatles without Paul?
Would it be The Stones without Mick?
You take that vocalist out of the fusion and try as you might you cannot make it work, and I did adore Robert Hart he was the closest in matching their sound. He deserves high credit, but You remove the heart from anything and it simply will miss its beats.Without Rodgers at the front, this group lost their s
The Original Bad Co.
Bad Company
Can’t Get Enough***
Rock Steady***
Ready For Love***
Don’t Let Me Down
Bad Company***
The Way I Choose
Movin On***
Seagull***
Straight Shooter
Good Lovin Gone Bad***
Feel Like Makin Love***
Weep No More
Shooting Star***
Deal With The Preacher**
Wild Fire Women
Anna
Call On Me
Run With The Pack
Live For The Music**
Simple Man**
Honey Child***
Love Me Somebody***
Silver Blue And Gold***
Young Blood***
Do Right By Your Women*
Sweet Little Sister***
Fade Away
Burnin Sky
Burnin Sky***
Morning Sun
Leaving You***
Like Water
Knapsack
Everything I Need
Heartbeat**
Peace Of Mind
Passing Time
Too Bad
Man Needs Women
Master Of Ceremony
Desolation Angels
Rock & Roll Fantasy***
Crazy Circles
Gone, Gone, Gone**
Evil Wind**
Early In The Morning
Lonely For Your Love**
Oh Atlanta
Take The Time
Rhythm Machine***
She Brings Me Love
Rough Diamonds
Electric Land*
Untie The Knot*
Nuthin. On TV
Painted Face
kick down
Ballad Of The Band
Cross Country Boy
Old Mexico
Downhill Ryder
Racetrack
10 From 6
Can’t Get Enough***
Feel Like Makin Love***
Run With The Pack**
Shooting Star***
Moving On***
Bad Company***
Rock and Roll Fantasy***
Electric Land
Ready For Love***
Live For The Music**
Anthology
Can’t Get Enough Honey Child
Rock Steady Run With The Pack
Ready For Love Silver Blue & Gold
Bad Company Do Right By Your Women
Movin On Burning Sky
Seagull Heartbeat
Superstar Women Too Bad
Little Miss Fortune Smokin 45
Good Lovin Gone Bad Rock & Roll Fantasy
Feel Like Makin Love Evil Wind
Shooting Star Oh Atlanta
Deal With The Preacher Rhythm Machine
Wild Fire Women Untie The Knot
Easy On My Soul Downhill Ryder Whiskey Bottle Tracking Down A Run Away
Aint It Good Hammer Of Love
Hey Hey
This is just a super buy, has all the best can’t find a clinker if you try.
Bad Company In Concert Merchants Of Cool
Tracks
Burning Sky**
Can’t Get Enough***
Feel Like Makin Love***
Rock Steady***
Movin On**
Deal With The Preacher**
Ready For Love***
Rock And Roll Fantasy***
Ticket To Ride***
I Feel Fine***
All Right Now***
Bad Company****
Silver Blue And Gold**
Shooting Star**
Joe Fabulous***
Saving Grace
The enhanced version has Good Lovin Gone Bad*** as a bonus track.
All the best and live, what’s not to like?
The Joe Fabulous track is a welcome new addition and our boys did the Beatles proud, which Paul has done before with the British Rock Symphony
Now hate me if you will, but the above releases are the ones any true B.C. fan consider to be original.
Now I will list the reformed groups, and yes I am very aware that some of this work received very high marks, the reasons for which I believe I stated in a most calm manner, cough, cough,
I do not mean to imply it did not, and I may have given them more thought except for one thing, they should not, no way, have ever presented themselves as Bad Company, and yes I understand that 99 percent of the group was intact BUT that 1 percent was in fact the core, it was their SOUND!!
Think about it…. Would it still have been The Beatles without Paul?
Would it be The Stones without Mick?
You take that vocalist out of the fusion and try as you might you cannot make it work, and I did adore Robert Hart he was the closest in matching their sound. He deserves high credit, but You remove the heart from anything and it simply will miss its beats.Without Rodgers at the front, this group lost their s
Thanks Judy, I suppose that's a start at least.
But I'm sure there must be more you can tell us about the man and his work?
But I'm sure there must be more you can tell us about the man and his work?
Sorry this had to be put in so many post.
These are sections of my book The Rhythm Machine Paul Rodgers And Simon Kirke were both wonderful in their help with it.
As well I hope this clears up any questions about what kind of artist Paul is.
I believe you will all be very pleased and honored to have someone of his talent and charm be a part of your music world.
These are sections of my book The Rhythm Machine Paul Rodgers And Simon Kirke were both wonderful in their help with it.
As well I hope this clears up any questions about what kind of artist Paul is.
I believe you will all be very pleased and honored to have someone of his talent and charm be a part of your music world.
I've waited to say anything on this topic until some time had passed & some true impressions had been shared & understood. Judy has wonderfully educated you now as to who PR is & what his musical abilities are, his history, his chops.
I believe one soon day we will see this man, and purhaps the other members of Bad Co., finally placed in the Rock n Roll hall of Fame. It is far overdue in my humble opinion, but then I am biased here. Look, it's not brain surgery, it's about the music, the music! That music has seen me through some tough, tough moments, and I'm sure it will do so again and I'll bet it has(I know it has) done the same for many, many others. Each of his shows I'm able to make it to, they have common energy, people have a great love of this man & his music. A giving & a getting, and it's awsome to be a part of that.
Paul isn't trying to replace freddie, period. This is just a sharing of a love for the music, and I'm sure it will be interesting and exciting next step. Let's all go & have a look eh? Debra
I believe one soon day we will see this man, and purhaps the other members of Bad Co., finally placed in the Rock n Roll hall of Fame. It is far overdue in my humble opinion, but then I am biased here. Look, it's not brain surgery, it's about the music, the music! That music has seen me through some tough, tough moments, and I'm sure it will do so again and I'll bet it has(I know it has) done the same for many, many others. Each of his shows I'm able to make it to, they have common energy, people have a great love of this man & his music. A giving & a getting, and it's awsome to be a part of that.
Paul isn't trying to replace freddie, period. This is just a sharing of a love for the music, and I'm sure it will be interesting and exciting next step. Let's all go & have a look eh? Debra
I told my mom that Brian and Roger were going to tour with some guy (I couldn't remember who...) and she didn't really care. And then I remembered and told her it was Paul Rodgers and she freaked out. She loves Bad Company. So now hopefully I can go if they come anywhere near where I live.
Hello everyone
As you can see from my id Im a Paul Rodgers music fan.After reading quite a number of the Queen fan comments I decided to see how many of you are really ignorant and narrow minded(Im sure Freddie Mercury would not be very proud of you)
Why not check out the Paul Rodgers website and Allrightnow.com to find out more about the person that most of you will be going to see perform Queen songs.The calibre and the pedigree of this man is second to none and most of those in the rock fraternity would agree with that Im sure.The bands that he has fronted have sold in excess of 125 million albums spanning over 36 yrs.
I have some live material from the mid seventies and have seen him live in the last couple of years and his voice has undoubtly got stronger.Its true to say that he's not the singer he once was.......He's better!!!!
What I think everyone has to remember is that THIS IS A JOINT VENTURE!!Paul Rodgers is not the new lead singer with Queen and material from both parties will be played.Please try to be open minded about this event and try to remember that neither Rodgers or the members of Queen have to do this for any other reason than there own enjoyment and bringing pleasure to those open enough to take it for what it is........A celebration of great music.
We all love live music and event though the bands we love have come and gone we still like to hear their music and rock on.
Gerry
As you can see from my id Im a Paul Rodgers music fan.After reading quite a number of the Queen fan comments I decided to see how many of you are really ignorant and narrow minded(Im sure Freddie Mercury would not be very proud of you)
Why not check out the Paul Rodgers website and Allrightnow.com to find out more about the person that most of you will be going to see perform Queen songs.The calibre and the pedigree of this man is second to none and most of those in the rock fraternity would agree with that Im sure.The bands that he has fronted have sold in excess of 125 million albums spanning over 36 yrs.
I have some live material from the mid seventies and have seen him live in the last couple of years and his voice has undoubtly got stronger.Its true to say that he's not the singer he once was.......He's better!!!!
What I think everyone has to remember is that THIS IS A JOINT VENTURE!!Paul Rodgers is not the new lead singer with Queen and material from both parties will be played.Please try to be open minded about this event and try to remember that neither Rodgers or the members of Queen have to do this for any other reason than there own enjoyment and bringing pleasure to those open enough to take it for what it is........A celebration of great music.
We all love live music and event though the bands we love have come and gone we still like to hear their music and rock on.
Gerry
Loved your comments and I too have enjoyed both Queen and Bad Co material.Lets hope they promote this as QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS.This will keep the purists happy although I dont know why I should really care.
Why don`t you post on the Paul Rodgers Website - this forum is about queen.