You should look up what he's been through in recent years. I believe it was 13 strokes he survived. Then he released a new album last year and he sounds just as good as he ever did! 😎🎶
May 31st, 1979 our high school senior class took a bus trip to Memorial Colliseum in Portland, OR to see Bad Company on their "Desolation Angels" tour. On the way to the bus that morning, one of our classmates died in a car accident. It was tragic beyond words. We remember you and miss you Mary Ann Staudenraus - Ilwaco High School, Ilwaco, Washington alumni Class of 1979.
I love the way Bad Company builds from its haunting beginning to powerful rock. You can almost see him ruding slowly in on a horse and finally pulling a gun, holding it high in the air, and the horse rearing up as he takes off. I love it.
I've loved Bad Co.³ since my first listen. My cassette serenaded me over thousands of highway miles. The imagery came to the big screen courtesy of Clint Eastwood as The Outlaw Josey Wales and later on the TV in several scenes from Lonesome Dove.
One of the most under rated songs by Bad Company was "Burning Sky". The crack of lightning at the beginning, the heavy rhythm and lyrics are so Bad Ass.
Absolutely. My favorite Bad co song. It’s weird that the album 10 from 6 only has 5 albums represented. The album Burning Sky (or the song) didn’t make it. Weird
A personal Bad Co. favorite, Silver, Blue and Gold, always chokes me up a bit. I wore out their first album! Paul Rodgers is in a rare class of singers with a voice of the purest, truest clarity. Right up there with Jack Bruce and The Morrisons!
Paul don’t need to be validated by a hall of fame induction.His body of work speaks for itself.Great pop and Rock singer ,writer and musician and more than that seems to be a great human being.Keep on rocking Adam with 3Chords and the rockin truth.Peace from the great state of Ohio.
Paul Rogers is the quintessential voice of meat and potatoes rock 'n' roll. Good Lord the first album was like a greatest hits! I love the rawness of their early productions, it's like they just set up in the garage and nailed the hell out of it. So much raw talent in that band!
Free, the Firm, Queen, and Bad Company I think, without cheating! Satisfaction Guaranteed is an under-rated song. What a legendary singer he is. Thank you professor, great story
Back around 1972 i was 10 years old, Paul Edwards voice had me mezmoriezed. The tone, expression and emotion in his voice captivated me. I am now 61 and still feel exactly the same towards his voice. He is my all time favorite. He must have a beautiful spirit to project such feeling within so many. Thank you for this interview with Paul, he is a gem.
Similar Age Erika - Bizarrely as a kid I surefire heard "All Right Now" by FREE without realising that Bad Co vocalist (initially) was one & the same guy, but I was barely even a teenager - Then, in 1975 Bad Co' bought out the astoundingly great track "Feel Like Making Love" & DJ Johnny Walker featured it as his 'record of the week' twice ! From THAT moment on, he HAS always been MY own No.1 fave vocalist of ALL TIME, no mean feat !!!!! The astoundingly GREAT Live set from the Manchester (England) T.V studio in 1970 is worth watching in FULL ruclips.net/video/SgT6ZEzwPY0/видео.htmlsi=GVk-6XRBFbsJ2gRL = "Ride On A Pony" is just one of those superb tracks Whilst the footage on THIS one (below) is very ropey, we're lucky it survived at all - Tokyo, 1972 = "Heartbreaker" ruclips.net/video/2lAXfjWIOBM/видео.htmlsi=eFI6GLl078saDskB
Just to set the record straight, Paul Rodgers has said he was asked to accept a nomination to the Rock Hall of Fame several times. Ahmet Ertegun of Atlantic Records and helped found it asked him and Paul refused. He said Rock and roll does not belong in a museum. It needs to live. Many articles and RUclips videos about this.
Really great to see Paul Rodgers in good health. He wears the years well and his voice still rocks with the best. Bought 'Bad Company' for a friend in 7th Grade because we loved the whole Album her older brother had...Still love Rodgers and Interview was as intriguing as Randy Bachman's. Really enjoy your time with the Artists re-creating the magic of the time in our lives when turning -on the radio was an adventure on every channel and none could go wrong because music of the time was JUST THAT GOOD.
Love watching and listening to Paul - just an authentic person, always has a smile, quick to laugh, and completely down to earth. None of the rock star, prima donna attitude, and if anyone, ever, deserved to be able to say, “ don’t you know who I am?” it would be Paul - but you can easily tell he never would, just so humble. He’s like your best mate, someone to enjoy going to the pub with. Well done, Paul, thanks.
I was at a concert a few years ago with Ann Wilson (best female rock voice), Paul Rogers (best male rock voice) and Jeff Beck (best guitarist) It was an amazing show.
Paul Rodgers is my absolute favorite rock singer. I LOVE the new album! Got to see the tour he and Jeff Beck did a few years ago. He sounds as strong as ever, if not stronger.
I knew who it was with only the title! I was fortunate to see Bad Company with the original line-up in 2015. You can hear me on nearly every youtube video of the first Outlaw Jam in Md.. Loved the show! Free, Bad Co. The Firm, The Law
Thank you so much for doing this interview with Paul Rodgers 🌹 He has been my favorite singer/frontman since the Free days(tells you how old I am 😉) I’ve seen B.C. So many times in the 70’s and recently in 2018. I got the honor to take my wife and oldest son to see them at Bridgestone Arena. The funny story of the night is my son had to go to the restroom, as he was walking back Paul had started singing….my son set down and looked over at me and Is that him singing? He said I thought they were playing a recording….. I just looked at him and said See what I’ve been telling you 😂 I’ll never forget that night or all the other times I’ve seen him. I have a signed copy of Midnight Rose 🌹
Saw PR a few years ago in Toronto, he lives in the same province as me, British Columbia. The ticket featured Anne Wilson followed by PR, then the main act Jeff Beck, was a surreal summer evening in Toronto!
I am so happy that I got to see Bad Company and Deep Purple together back in the late 80's. Such a great singer and sound. The first time I heard Bad Company (song) I immediately had to hear more by them. Great to see he's still doing well.
Awe man. That took me back back to my early teens and Bad Co was all over the radio. Thanks for reminding me of to go back and listen to Paul's amazing vocals and what great musicians these guys were.
When I realized this episode was with Mr. Paul Rogers I gave it a thumbs up before even viewing. After viewing, I felt once again, Professor, you did not disappoint.
Paul Roger's voice is soulful, bluesy and one of the most distinctive in any genre of music. And he could sing all the notes without using auto-tune voice changer. Checkout the videos of Paul fronting Queen.
My sister met Paul with his son at a little restaurant in Eaton, OH. She just happened to be his waitress and he casually mentioned the band in small talk. That was cool.
If I was young again and could be e singer, Paul Rogers would be the one I'd emulate. I love his vocals on Shooting Star, as well as so many other great songs from him. Seagull on the BC debut is a beautiful and virtually unknown but powerful ballad. Certainly deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.
Great interview POR. Paul Rodgers is amazing. Bad Company has kind of been lost in radio play in the last few years, so I am glad to see you highlighting this band!
The OKC bomber said the line from the end of Bad Company title track I. His final interview, that "Dirty for Dirty, heh" was the reason he did it as vengeance for Waco on the Federal government. They fell very much out of favor, and got zero play for that. Which is kind of weird, as it was an English band, and nothing to do directly with America so much. Of course Sergio Leone was very much inspired by the "Wild West" too, but like Bad Company no real connection other than inspirational one, not reality.
❤ Love Paul Rodgers. Bad Company was a great band. The Firm had potential, but fell short. The Kansas/Bad Company concert I saw is still one of the greatest ever. 4 hours of super great music. Thanks for Part 2 of Paul Rodgers, Professor. Have a great Hump Day.
That first album by Bad Company is just phenomenal. I wore that cassette out driving around Augusta, GA., North Augusta, SC, and Beach Island, SC. in a 1970 Datsun 510. A great driving album in a fun driving car.
This is a fabulous interview of a.fabulous legend! His iconic voice still sounds as clear and powerful as it ever did! He's still making music, and at his age it's remarkable! Can't wait to get his new album! May Paul Rodgers live long and rock on!!
Great singer. He really had a rich sounding voice. Music was so good back then that a singer like Paul Rodgers could sort of fly under the radar. I love his music no matter what band he is singing for. Wonderful interview. I'm glad he's still making great music. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada🍁
One of the top rock singers of all time, no question! And he seems like a likeable dude! The Bad Company debut record is one of the best debuts ever, no filler, just a ton of great songs. The only other one that comes to mind is Boston's debut album.
Bad Company has always been my favorite band and I would have to say Paul Rodgers my all time favorite voice. His lyrics were poetry to me. Enjoyed your episode with him!
One thing I love about your channel, is that you appreciate greatness. And since your channel is all the rock era, it's all greatness! Love it! I hope you don't get offended, but you belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
@@ProfessorofRock Have you talked about Achillies Last Stand by Led Zeppelin? My favorite Zeppelin track by far! Also would love to see Paranoid Android by Radiohead if you want.
Paul's voice is the voice most associated in the midwest with the huge harley rider party held every summer in Sturgis SD.I look forward every summer to seeing the bikers who ride the interstate to sturgis and stop over night in La Crosse for some rest and refreshments and i get to play so many Bangers that Paul sings on with my personal favorite being Good Lovin Gone Bad that reminds me of my days DJ ing at a north La Crosse Outlaw's Biker Bar back in the late 80's.
@@rcknalwys Would love to see them play that amazing catalog.BTW The very best good time party music known to man is that boogie down rock and rockin & outlaw country those guys jam too when they get together.
A few years ago I had the absolute privilege of seeing Bad Company with Paul Rodgers on vocals,as it should be. He sounded perfect and the years fell away as he continued. The venue wasn't exactly intimate at a 5000 seat theatre at a casino(shout out to CasinoRama)but it was an excellent show and everyone there had an unobstructed view. If you ever wondered where they are today, check around at Casinos. Rama is north of Toronto about 120 km. Peace and rock and roll everybody.
One of my favorite singers of all time! Saw Bad Company several times in the 70s,great concerts all! Great times!❤❤❤ This song gets me right to my bones! Bless you all!😊😊😊
Great segment and interview Prof. Paul Rodgers is a cool cat and did so much more than I knew. I always felt that Bon Jovi's Wanted Dead or Alive, took some inspiration from the song Bad Co.
Hi Bad Co. performed at ZZ Top's 'Rompin Stompin Barn Dance and Bar B Q' at Memorial Stadium in Austin,Tx 1974 in front of 80,000 .The field was torn up completely.
My respect for Paul Rodgers goes beyond his talent and voice. His love of animals and his work for animal sanctuaries is another reason why he is my favorite Rovk Star.
Have loved the song and band for years, thanks for the info. You bring to light the little things that just add flavor to great music and artists. Thank You!!
"Bad Company" is still one of my favorite tracks that Paul has done. Just a great song with great "atmosphere". One of these days I have to research and see if which of the sound alike songs came first (i.e. "Turn The Page", etc.). 😊 Good interview, thanks prof.
I had the pleasure of seeing Paul Rodgers here at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam, BC in a great theater that has only 1,000 seats! I was dead center in row 5 right on the aisle as I remember. He married a former Miss Canada (Cynthia Kereluk) and moved nearby over a decade ago. I think that's the only reason we got to see him in such a small room. I convinced 2 other couples to come along with my Misses. They didn't know who he was, and were just blown away by the concert. A world class talent, no doubt. Thanks for this great video.
I love it when I know who your talking before the reveal. Paul Rogers voice is like a fine bottle of wine, it just keeps getting better. I’ve seen him with (2 x with The Firm, 4x as Bad company) most recent was several years ago in little old Solomons island Maryland at the Calvert Marine museum, for free! To benefit the museum. His voice was amazing, I know of no one who’s kept there voice over all the years Free, Bad Company, The Firm , The Law And he did a gig with Queen I believe
Paul Rodgers truly has a great voice in Free , Bad Company , the Firm , a tribute to Muddy Waters , Queen all I can say is I've always have been a fan!
I love these stories!! Another example of I didn’t know his name but I sure know his voice and writing!! Now I know his name 🙏. Would love some coverage of current groups like FFDP! They are really dynamic!! This story of recording in the field at night really explains the spiritual feeling of the song!!!
Hey Professor! I've been subbed to your channel for a little while. I love it, and I knew it was the kind of subject my husband would love too, as he grew up in the 70s, loves the type of music you talk about-and he's a musician himself, a drummer. Well, tonight I finally introduced him to your videos, and he was HOOKED lol! And Paul Rodgers has always been one of his absolute very favorite rockers, so when we watched this video, he was absolutely entranced, practically to the point of drooling, lmao! He watches a LOT of movies and videos, and we watch stuff together sometimes, but it's not often our interest in RUclips videos overlap to the point he wants to just sit and watch video after video together. But he wants to watch at leas a couple of your videos every night, from now on! So thanks for that! Thanks for such incredibly awesome and fascinating videos!! Oh, and I'm definitely going to check out Zenni, when I get my new eyeglass prescription! We love you, dude! Keep up the amazing work!!
Bad Company belongs on the Mt. Olympus of Rock and Roll bands.... just groovin' hard rockin' goodness. Rodgers soulful bluesy voice with the bass lines and guitar magic make for hours and hours of GREAT listening..... takes me back to the 70's too ( I swear I lived the life of Mitch Kramer from Dazed and Confused, I would have been about the same age and that movie is so spot on, I even had that crazy polyester shirt he wears in the movie to the party)...... one of my favorite tracks of theirs is Good Lovin' Gone Bad.
Bad Company was my very first concert! Our entire high school got free tickets due to a aluminum can recycling competition. It was held through a radio station that most of us had no idea about but a group of students from my high school collected the most cans and we all got to go. Great concert!
Absolutely love this interview!! They did that first fantastic album in 10 days!!You can't have a conversation about the absolute best rock singer with making an argument for Paul. I can't tell you how many times I have played that first Bad Company album front to back, one of the greatest albums of all time! I can't get enough of Paul's interview! Great great episode!!
@@ProfessorofRock so many Paul's songs I love. Shooting Star, Radio Active, seagull, good loving gone bad, rock steady, no smoke without fire. Anything you talked about I can't wait to hear.
Paul rodgers is the legend!!! So many other singers favor him as their favorite rock vocalist. Quite a tribute to get from your peers. From his first band free, to bad company,the firm, the law and his solo career, paul rodgers epitomizes rock royalty. My favorite vocalist from the earliest days of his career up to and including today!!!
I listened to music by Free and Bad Company when these songs were first released. I always switched channels on songs/bands I didn’t enjoy. I never switched stations on Bad Co.’s music. But I never bought the records. 🤷🏼♀️ I’m happy to report that I finally added their music to my digital collection. All the songs sound as good now as they did way be when!
@@ProfessorofRock I like many,Bad company of course, running with the pack, wishing well, feel like making love, the hunter...his voice is just the best for tone and power especially for the rock genre. 🇬🇧👍
Adam, it does my heart good to see Miss Dolly's Heartbreaker album in the album rack to your left. I remember her from my early childhood when she became Porter Waggoner's girl singer. Back in the day when everyone was wearing Farrah's red swimsuit poster t-shirt (I did, as well) people from high school remember I had a t-shirt with the image of her poster at the time, a takeoff of Jane Russell's WWII pinup, leaning against a stack of hay. I have loved her and admired her prowess as a singer/songwriter consistently through the years. In fact, during COVID Miss Dolly was a voice of encouragement during the pandemic; as she funded the invention of one of the major vaccines, my appreciation for Dolly grew incrementally! Thank you, Adam.
The album Paul did with The Law is always overlooked. The song Laying Down The Law is in the same vein as the song Bad Company - cool, western, cowboy feel to it. The other songs on the album are pretty good as well - worth checking out
I remember Bad Company. They were great. Their debut album was huge. How about a video about Mick Ralphs old band Mott the Hoople, who never got the recognition they deserved. I was a big fan, but nobody else even seemed to know about them.
^^^ FYI : The B.B.C made & dedicated a FULL 1-hr long documentary about them & Queen WERE 'support' for them Live concert wise, they WERE the biggest selling Live act in the U.K (their home nation), during 1974 So, yeah, hardly exactly "unknown" - (but I see what you're getting at, regarding Mott The Hoople)
One of my all-time favorites, like top five is Bad Company. I don't know that Paul realizes he defined my childhood growing up as a young adult. love, love his music I Still Play BC CD every time I give my car. I bought the Bad Company CD like three times cuz I didn't want nothing to happen to it. Thanks for tge memories
Wow...thanks fer this one! LOVE, Love Bad Company! Paul Rodgers is definitely one of the most distinctive rock vocalists of the 70s. I have always said that they have one, if not THE best greatest hits album ever compiled from a band. I actually don't have any single albums, but now...I've got a "wild hair" and am going to have to check their albums out. This video reminds me of "Harmon's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock"....an awesome tome that has genealogy of many bands. I'm going to review that also! ;-)
We had the pleasure of seeing Bad Company on tour with Billy Squier and Styx. Must have been 16 or so years ago. Paul still sounds absolutely excellent.
Poll: Who is your pick the for the most UNDER-APPRECIATED singer of the rock era?
Jon Anderson of YES
John Cooper - Skillet
Mickey Thomas
David Gilmour doesn't get enough respect as a singer and I'm a big fan of Gregg Rolie too.
Peter Cetera of Chicago (also most under-appreciated bass player, as well!)
Paul Rodgers sounds like one of the nicest, coolest and humble rock stars. He needs more interviews
You should look up what he's been through in recent years. I believe it was 13 strokes he survived. Then he released a new album last year and he sounds just as good as he ever did! 😎🎶
I met Paul Rodgers once. He was so nice and humble, I didn’t realize it was him till mid conversation. Such an amazing person, so warm and kind.
billy gibbons and Mick Ralphs of bad co are too
May 31st, 1979 our high school senior class took a bus trip to Memorial Colliseum in Portland, OR to see Bad Company on their "Desolation Angels" tour. On the way to the bus that morning, one of our classmates died in a car accident. It was tragic beyond words. We remember you and miss you Mary Ann Staudenraus - Ilwaco High School, Ilwaco, Washington alumni Class of 1979.
Been loving Paul Rogers since Free, absolutely brilliant performer and a really down to earth humble guy. No wonder he inspiresso many people.
Paul has one of the great rock voices of all-time. They should have had more top 10 hits, like "Silver, Blue & Gold"!!
circles . electricland..gone..
Oh such a good one!
"don't forsake me cuz I love you" "my Ra a ainbow is overdue" I always found it to be very emotional for me and yes it's a great song.
Another great tune!
The greatest rock vocalist EVER
Paul Rodgers is a living rock legend. I wonder if he realizes just how iconic he is.
I hope he does! HE belongs in the hall of fame... DOn't you agree?
@@ProfessorofRock YES!!
@@ProfessorofRockomg! Hall of fame. In the GENIUS section!
@@ProfessorofRockhe is too good for the rock and roll hall of fame!
There's something so visceral about the frequency of his voice- UTTERLY STUNNING. Blown away from the first second I ever heard him...BLOWN AWAY.
I love the way Bad Company builds from its haunting beginning to powerful rock. You can almost see him ruding slowly in on a horse and finally pulling a gun, holding it high in the air, and the horse rearing up as he takes off. I love it.
It's such an atmospheric song!
Definitely a cowboy song if there ever was one.
I love the arrangement on the song.
I've loved Bad Co.³ since my first listen. My cassette serenaded me over thousands of highway miles. The imagery came to the big screen courtesy of Clint Eastwood as The Outlaw Josey Wales and later on the TV in several scenes from Lonesome Dove.
One of the most underrated male vocalists of the 20th century. "Seagull" still remains one of my all-time favorite songs, across all genres.
One of the most under rated songs by Bad Company was "Burning Sky". The crack of lightning at the beginning, the heavy rhythm and lyrics are so Bad Ass.
It definitely kicks ass!
It does, but the end is too long
Absolutely. My favorite Bad co song. It’s weird that the album 10 from 6 only has 5 albums represented. The album Burning Sky (or the song) didn’t make it. Weird
@@kevinwheesysouthward9295 I always found that weird too. Should have been 11 from 6, add Burning Sky
@@joepharmasst Mr. Big
Loved Free.. was a Paul Rodgers fan instantly...then Bad Co...a fan for life.
This man has inspired so much of my own songwriting. He never needed to say he's the best. He just is.
A personal Bad Co. favorite, Silver, Blue and Gold, always chokes me up a bit. I wore out their first album! Paul Rodgers is in a rare class of singers with a voice of the purest, truest clarity. Right up there with Jack Bruce and The Morrisons!
He deserves high honors.
Great tune. Shooting Star too.
So many...
Paul don’t need to be validated by a hall of fame induction.His body of work speaks for itself.Great pop and Rock singer ,writer and musician and more than that seems to be a great human being.Keep on rocking Adam with 3Chords and the rockin truth.Peace from the great state of Ohio.
Paul Rogers is the quintessential voice of meat and potatoes rock 'n' roll. Good Lord the first album was like a greatest hits! I love the rawness of their early productions, it's like they just set up in the garage and nailed the hell out of it. So much raw talent in that band!
Love it!
It’s pure, soulful rock. Just what I need.
Free, the Firm, Queen, and Bad Company I think, without cheating! Satisfaction Guaranteed is an under-rated song. What a legendary singer he is. Thank you professor, great story
Almost!
Dang! That would be my guess as well.
Does no one know about THE LAW?
I, myself, have not heard of The Law. I'm going to check them out.
@@ProfessorofRock Adam-I got it right
Back around 1972 i was 10 years old, Paul Edwards voice had me mezmoriezed. The tone, expression and emotion in his voice captivated me. I am now 61 and still feel exactly the same towards his voice. He is my all time favorite.
He must have a beautiful spirit to project such feeling within so many.
Thank you for this interview with Paul, he is a gem.
Similar Age Erika - Bizarrely as a kid I surefire heard "All Right Now" by FREE without realising that Bad Co vocalist (initially) was one & the same guy, but I was barely even a teenager - Then, in 1975 Bad Co' bought out the astoundingly great track "Feel Like Making Love" & DJ Johnny Walker featured it as his 'record of the week' twice !
From THAT moment on, he HAS always been MY own No.1 fave vocalist of ALL TIME, no mean feat !!!!!
The astoundingly GREAT Live set from the Manchester (England) T.V studio in 1970 is worth watching in FULL
ruclips.net/video/SgT6ZEzwPY0/видео.htmlsi=GVk-6XRBFbsJ2gRL = "Ride On A Pony" is just one of those superb tracks
Whilst the footage on THIS one (below) is very ropey, we're lucky it survived at all - Tokyo, 1972 = "Heartbreaker"
ruclips.net/video/2lAXfjWIOBM/видео.htmlsi=eFI6GLl078saDskB
Who's "Paul Edwards?" 🤔
@@princescottygustafski5331 = Hahahhahaaaaa
Poor Erika = She's clearly suffering from senile dementia - Edwards ain't even close !
Just to set the record straight, Paul Rodgers has said he was asked to accept a nomination to the Rock Hall of Fame several times. Ahmet Ertegun of Atlantic Records and helped found it asked him and Paul refused. He said Rock and roll does not belong in a museum. It needs to live. Many articles and RUclips videos about this.
I don’t blame Paul. Rock and roll just needs to exist in order to change the world.
Induct him. It's a matter of principle.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980And the museum charges you for the tables at the ceremony if you do accept.
Yet Sheryl Crow is in 🤣
"We're not your monkeys"
Really great to see Paul Rodgers in good health. He wears the years well and his voice still rocks with the best. Bought 'Bad Company' for a friend in 7th Grade because we loved the whole Album her older brother had...Still love Rodgers and Interview was as intriguing as Randy Bachman's. Really enjoy your time with the Artists re-creating the magic of the time in our lives when turning -on the radio was an adventure on every channel and none could go wrong because music of the time was JUST THAT GOOD.
Love watching and listening to Paul - just an authentic person, always has a smile, quick to laugh, and completely down to earth. None of the rock star, prima donna attitude, and if anyone, ever, deserved to be able to say, “ don’t you know who I am?” it would be Paul - but you can easily tell he never would, just so humble. He’s like your best mate, someone to enjoy going to the pub with. Well done, Paul, thanks.
i know right? well said. how can a rock God of his stature be such a down to earth person? it honestly blows me away.
@@walley2637 Because he never took drugs.
I was at a concert a few years ago with Ann Wilson (best female rock voice), Paul Rogers (best male rock voice) and Jeff Beck (best guitarist) It was an amazing show.
I sat front row center for that show. John Bonham's sister was the opening act singer.
I saw this one too!
Paul Rodgers is my absolute favorite rock singer. I LOVE the new album! Got to see the tour he and Jeff Beck did a few years ago. He sounds as strong as ever, if not stronger.
I knew who it was with only the title! I was fortunate to see Bad Company with the original line-up in 2015. You can hear me on nearly every youtube video of the first Outlaw Jam in Md.. Loved the show! Free, Bad Co. The Firm, The Law
Thank you so much for doing this interview with Paul Rodgers 🌹 He has been my favorite singer/frontman since the Free days(tells you how old I am 😉) I’ve seen B.C. So many times in the 70’s and recently in 2018. I got the honor to take my wife and oldest son to see them at Bridgestone Arena. The funny story of the night is my son had to go to the restroom, as he was walking back Paul had started singing….my son set down and looked over at me and Is that him singing? He said I thought they were playing a recording….. I just looked at him and said See what I’ve been telling you 😂 I’ll never forget that night or all the other times I’ve seen him. I have a signed copy of Midnight Rose 🌹
Saw PR a few years ago in Toronto, he lives in the same province as me, British Columbia. The ticket featured Anne Wilson followed by PR, then the main act Jeff Beck, was a surreal summer evening in Toronto!
I am so happy that I got to see Bad Company and Deep Purple together back in the late 80's. Such a great singer and sound. The first time I heard Bad Company (song) I immediately had to hear more by them. Great to see he's still doing well.
My favourite Bad Co. song is Burnin' Sky. It's the first of their songs that grabbed me in my teens. From there, I bought all the albums.
I got to see The Firm. It was such an awesome show. And he should absolutely be in the rock hall of fame.
About 5 years ago I saw Paul Rogers in concert. He was so relaxed and fantastic on stage.
Awe man. That took me back back to my early teens and Bad Co was all over the radio. Thanks for reminding me of to go back and listen to Paul's amazing vocals and what great musicians these guys were.
When I realized this episode was with Mr. Paul Rogers I gave it a thumbs up before even viewing. After viewing, I felt once again, Professor, you did not disappoint.
Paul Roger's voice is soulful, bluesy and one of the most distinctive in any genre of music. And he could sing all the notes without using auto-tune voice changer.
Checkout the videos of Paul fronting Queen.
Awh ...!
My sister met Paul with his son at a little restaurant in Eaton, OH. She just happened to be his waitress and he casually mentioned the band in small talk. That was cool.
If I was young again and could be e singer, Paul Rogers would be the one I'd emulate. I love his vocals on Shooting Star, as well as so many other great songs from him. Seagull on the BC debut is a beautiful and virtually unknown but powerful ballad. Certainly deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.
Great interview POR. Paul Rodgers is amazing. Bad Company has kind of been lost in radio play in the last few years, so I am glad to see you highlighting this band!
The OKC bomber said the line from the end of Bad Company title track I. His final interview, that "Dirty for Dirty, heh" was the reason he did it as vengeance for Waco on the Federal government.
They fell very much out of favor, and got zero play for that. Which is kind of weird, as it was an English band, and nothing to do directly with America so much.
Of course Sergio Leone was very much inspired by the "Wild West" too, but like Bad Company no real connection other than inspirational one, not reality.
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Love Paul Rodgers.
Bad Company was a great band. The Firm had potential, but fell short.
The Kansas/Bad Company concert I saw is still one of the greatest ever. 4 hours of super great music.
Thanks for Part 2 of Paul Rodgers, Professor. Have a great Hump Day.
I saw them together as well. They should be in Hall but is sad they are not
Don't worry about the Hall. It's a complete joke, a vanity project for one jerk
When did you see that show?
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980
July 2002.
Super hot outdoor show.
@@fmmaj9noname332who's been booted from it
That first album by Bad Company is just phenomenal. I wore that cassette out driving around Augusta, GA., North Augusta, SC, and Beach Island, SC. in a 1970 Datsun 510. A great driving album in a fun driving car.
This is a fabulous interview of a.fabulous legend! His iconic voice still sounds as clear and powerful as it ever did! He's still making music, and at his age it's remarkable! Can't wait to get his new album! May Paul Rodgers live long and rock on!!
Please get it! It sounds great. Paul at his best.
Great singer. He really had a rich sounding voice. Music was so good back then that a singer like Paul Rodgers could sort of fly under the radar. I love his music no matter what band he is singing for. Wonderful interview. I'm glad he's still making great music. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada🍁
There were many singers vying for the spot of best talent.
One of the top rock singers of all time, no question! And he seems like a likeable dude! The Bad Company debut record is one of the best debuts ever, no filler, just a ton of great songs. The only other one that comes to mind is Boston's debut album.
Bad Company is one of the greatest classic rock bands! They just had a great all around sound.
Me too. People don’t give them enough credit.
He's really one of the best naturally gifted rock singers.
That opening in the song Bad Company is exactly what you said Adam, haunting and gripping.
Paul is hands down the best voice in rock.
Bad Company has always been my favorite band and I would have to say Paul Rodgers my all time favorite voice. His lyrics were poetry to me. Enjoyed your episode with him!
One thing I love about your channel, is that you appreciate greatness. And since your channel is all the rock era, it's all greatness! Love it! I hope you don't get offended, but you belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
THanks Ned! What would you like to see next?
@@ProfessorofRock Have you talked about Achillies Last Stand by Led Zeppelin? My favorite Zeppelin track by far! Also would love to see Paranoid Android by Radiohead if you want.
Paul's voice is the voice most associated in the midwest with the huge harley rider party held every summer in Sturgis SD.I look forward every summer to seeing the bikers who ride the interstate to sturgis and stop over night in La Crosse for some rest and refreshments and i get to play so many Bangers that Paul sings on with my personal favorite being Good Lovin Gone Bad that reminds me of my days DJ ing at a north La Crosse Outlaw's Biker Bar back in the late 80's.
Sounds like loads of fun!
This year at Sturgis Bad Company Experience played. Absolutely stellar band...see them if you can!
@@rcknalwys Would love to see them play that amazing catalog.BTW The very best good time party music known to man is that boogie down rock and rockin & outlaw country those guys jam too when they get together.
Rodgers is such a class act. Sings both with fancy eloquence AND raw grit. No wonder why he partook in so many acts.
Agreed. The grit is almost unparalleled! Thanks RC32
@@ProfessorofRock Absolutely true!
Everyone wanted him on their team!
A few years ago I had the absolute privilege of seeing Bad Company with Paul Rodgers on vocals,as it should be. He sounded perfect and the years fell away as he continued. The venue wasn't exactly intimate at a 5000 seat theatre at a casino(shout out to CasinoRama)but it was an excellent show and everyone there had an unobstructed view.
If you ever wondered where they are today, check around at Casinos. Rama is north of Toronto about 120 km. Peace and rock and roll everybody.
One of my favorite singers of all time! Saw Bad Company several times in the 70s,great concerts all! Great times!❤❤❤ This song gets me right to my bones! Bless you all!😊😊😊
Thanks for watching!
I’m glad you saw them in their prime.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Thanks. Me too! Most them were at MSG! Good times!
He was my favourite singer even before I found out he is from no more than a mile away from where I live .he's a phenomenon . 😄👍
Great segment and interview Prof. Paul Rodgers is a cool cat and did so much more than I knew. I always felt that Bon Jovi's Wanted Dead or Alive, took some inspiration from the song Bad Co.
Hi Bad Co. performed at ZZ Top's 'Rompin Stompin Barn Dance and Bar B Q' at Memorial Stadium in Austin,Tx 1974 in front of 80,000 .The field was torn up completely.
Were you there?
Satisfaction Guaranteed, is another hot paul rodgers song.
My respect for Paul Rodgers goes beyond his talent and voice. His love of animals and his work for animal sanctuaries is another reason why he is my favorite Rovk Star.
I saw Bad Co in concert once. It was the Rock and Roll Fantasy tour. Loudest concert I've ever been to. My ears rang for two days afterwards.
Have loved the song and band for years, thanks for the info. You bring to light the little things that just add flavor to great music and artists. Thank You!!
THanks! What should we do next?
Poll: Who Is your pick for the greatest singer and guitarist duo in rock history?
Jerry Cantrell and Layne Staley
Delp/Scholz or Perry/ Schon..... Mercury/May isn't too shabby either.
I'll nominate Brad Delp and Tom Scholz.
Ronnie Van Zant/Allen Collins
Geddy/Alex
Mick/Keith (their new album ROCKS btw)
Ozzy/Iommi
Paul McCarteny and John Lennon. Paul has many vocal styles.
"Bad Company" is still one of my favorite tracks that Paul has done. Just a great song with great "atmosphere". One of these days I have to research and see if which of the sound alike songs came first (i.e. "Turn The Page", etc.).
😊 Good interview, thanks prof.
I love Paul Roger's voice and songs so much!
Same! Thanks Julie!
Me too. One of the greatest voices ever.
I had the pleasure of seeing Paul Rodgers here at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam, BC in a great theater that has only 1,000 seats! I was dead center in row 5 right on the aisle as I remember. He married a former Miss Canada (Cynthia Kereluk) and moved nearby over a decade ago. I think that's the only reason we got to see him in such a small room. I convinced 2 other couples to come along with my Misses. They didn't know who he was, and were just blown away by the concert. A world class talent, no doubt. Thanks for this great video.
Good show !! Paul Rogers is absolutely a great singer I grew up listening to Bad Company and my telling me to turn it down. 😅
One of my all time favorites! He was even amazing with Queen!
I love it when I know who your talking before the reveal. Paul Rogers voice is like a fine bottle of wine, it just keeps getting better. I’ve seen him with (2 x with The Firm, 4x as Bad company) most recent was several years ago in little old Solomons island Maryland at the Calvert Marine museum, for free! To benefit the museum. His voice was amazing, I know of no one who’s kept there voice over all the years
Free, Bad Company, The Firm , The Law And he did a gig with Queen I believe
One of the best voices in rock and roll history in my opinion.
The man is a legend!!; We enjoyed playing some of these classics in our garage bands. Thank you Free,and Bad Co. May the music live for ever!
Paul Rodgers truly has a great voice in Free , Bad Company , the Firm , a tribute to Muddy Waters , Queen all I can say is I've always have been a fan!
I love these stories!! Another example of I didn’t know his name but I sure know his voice and writing!! Now I know his name 🙏. Would love some coverage of current groups like FFDP! They are really dynamic!!
This story of recording in the field at night really explains the spiritual feeling of the song!!!
Hey Professor! I've been subbed to your channel for a little while. I love it, and I knew it was the kind of subject my husband would love too, as he grew up in the 70s, loves the type of music you talk about-and he's a musician himself, a drummer. Well, tonight I finally introduced him to your videos, and he was HOOKED lol! And Paul Rodgers has always been one of his absolute very favorite rockers, so when we watched this video, he was absolutely entranced, practically to the point of drooling, lmao! He watches a LOT of movies and videos, and we watch stuff together sometimes, but it's not often our interest in RUclips videos overlap to the point he wants to just sit and watch video after video together. But he wants to watch at leas a couple of your videos every night, from now on! So thanks for that! Thanks for such incredibly awesome and fascinating videos!! Oh, and I'm definitely going to check out Zenni, when I get my new eyeglass prescription! We love you, dude! Keep up the amazing work!!
The opening and midway Guitar Riffs of "Feel Like Making Love" belong in The HOF in Cleveland all by themselves!😊🎤🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🥁B.W.
One of their lovely songs that should get more coverage - Seagull!
Bad Company belongs on the Mt. Olympus of Rock and Roll bands.... just groovin' hard rockin' goodness. Rodgers soulful bluesy voice with the bass lines and guitar magic make for hours and hours of GREAT listening..... takes me back to the 70's too ( I swear I lived the life of Mitch Kramer from Dazed and Confused, I would have been about the same age and that movie is so spot on, I even had that crazy polyester shirt he wears in the movie to the party)...... one of my favorite tracks of theirs is Good Lovin' Gone Bad.
Thanks for commenting my friend!
They’re good for driving your car up a hill on the highway.
Bad Company was my very first concert! Our entire high school got free tickets due to a aluminum can recycling competition. It was held through a radio station that most of us had no idea about but a group of students from my high school collected the most cans and we all got to go. Great concert!
That's a great story. Wow.
Absolutely love this interview!! They did that first fantastic album in 10 days!!You can't have a conversation about the absolute best rock singer with making an argument for Paul. I can't tell you how many times I have played that first Bad Company album front to back, one of the greatest albums of all time! I can't get enough of Paul's interview! Great great episode!!
Agreed Thanks My Name! More to come. What would you like to see next?
@@ProfessorofRock so many Paul's songs I love. Shooting Star, Radio Active, seagull, good loving gone bad, rock steady, no smoke without fire. Anything you talked about I can't wait to hear.
Only ten days! That’s fast!
I saw Bad Company with Deep Purple in 1987 with my Army buddies at the Deutchlandhalle in West Berlin. Glorious concert!
Actually Black Sabbath did the band name 'theme' song about 3 years before Bad Co...but oh well, loved the video and the Underoos memory!!!
Good catch!
Paul rodgers is the legend!!! So many other singers favor him as their favorite rock vocalist. Quite a tribute to get from your peers. From his first band free, to bad company,the firm, the law and his solo career, paul rodgers epitomizes rock royalty. My favorite vocalist from the earliest days of his career up to and including today!!!
Best episode yet! Paul Rodgers definitely needs to be in the Hall.
He's pound for pound the best rock singer ever....his body of work proves it
Paul is my 2nd favorite singer!! Thanks for this video!!!I Bad Company the song the band bring back memories that make me smile!!!
I listened to music by Free and Bad Company when these songs were first released. I always switched channels on songs/bands I didn’t enjoy. I never switched stations on Bad Co.’s music. But I never bought the records. 🤷🏼♀️
I’m happy to report that I finally added their music to my digital collection. All the songs sound as good now as they did way be when!
Another great interview with one of rock's greatest vocalists! My fav band of his was Free who I saw quite a few times when they came to LA
Thanks!
When’s the last time you saw them?
A true legend, so highly regarded by his peers, that is all anybody needs to know. One of the greatest front men in the whole of rock. Fantastic.
Im rocking Bad Co. right now. Rockin roll fantasy is playing as im watching this. ROCK ON MY ROCKERS!!!!!!!
Paul Rodgers is definitely one of my favourite singers..love Bad Company and Free...🇬🇧👍🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶
He's the man! What's your favorite song by him?
@@ProfessorofRock I like many,Bad company of course, running with the pack, wishing well, feel like making love, the hunter...his voice is just the best for tone and power especially for the rock genre.
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Same here!
“Morning Sun” off of “Buring sky” album. Beautiful song.
Adam, it does my heart good to see Miss Dolly's Heartbreaker album in the album rack to your left. I remember her from my early childhood when she became Porter Waggoner's girl singer. Back in the day when everyone was wearing Farrah's red swimsuit poster t-shirt (I did, as well) people from high school remember I had a t-shirt with the image of her poster at the time, a takeoff of Jane Russell's WWII pinup, leaning against a stack of hay. I have loved her and admired her prowess as a singer/songwriter consistently through the years. In fact, during COVID Miss Dolly was a voice of encouragement during the pandemic; as she funded the invention of one of the major vaccines, my appreciation for Dolly grew incrementally!
Thank you, Adam.
Great singer. Can't believe his voice is still there. One of my favorite songs. Great post.
The album Paul did with The Law is always overlooked. The song Laying Down The Law is in the same vein as the song Bad Company - cool, western, cowboy feel to it. The other songs on the album are pretty good as well - worth checking out
I remember Bad Company. They were great. Their debut album was huge. How about a video about Mick Ralphs old band Mott the Hoople, who never got the recognition they deserved. I was a big fan, but nobody else even seemed to know about them.
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FYI : The B.B.C made & dedicated a FULL 1-hr long documentary about them & Queen WERE 'support' for them
Live concert wise, they WERE the biggest selling Live act in the U.K (their home nation), during 1974
So, yeah, hardly exactly "unknown" - (but I see what you're getting at, regarding Mott The Hoople)
One of my all-time favorites, like top five is Bad Company. I don't know that Paul realizes he defined my childhood growing up as a young adult. love, love his music I Still Play BC CD every time I give my car. I bought the Bad Company CD like three times cuz I didn't want nothing to happen to it. Thanks for tge memories
Thanks to your interview with Paul Rodgers, I fell in love with the song "Highway Robber" from Midnight Rose!!!!
Alright Now - Free
Bad Company - Bad Co
Radioactive - The Firm
I don't know about the 4th song, but I would venture out was something with Queen.
Paul Rogers, one of the best singers ever!!!
Wow...thanks fer this one! LOVE, Love Bad Company! Paul Rodgers is definitely one of the most distinctive rock vocalists of the 70s. I have always said that they have one, if not THE best greatest hits album ever compiled from a band. I actually don't have any single albums, but now...I've got a "wild hair" and am going to have to check their albums out. This video reminds me of "Harmon's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock"....an awesome tome that has genealogy of many bands. I'm going to review that also! ;-)
Definitely one of the best rock vocalist ever! Legendary on all levels!
❤Loved this interview! "Call on Me" . . One of my many favorites of Paul's songs....Rock on Paul 🌟♥️🌿
Paul Rogers is AWESOME....thks for this
Hearing Paul Rogers and Bad Company takes me back to my Jr. High and High School days of AM radio. Love it very much. Thanks.
We had the pleasure of seeing Bad Company on tour with Billy Squier and Styx. Must have been 16 or so years ago. Paul still sounds absolutely excellent.
WOW! What a show. Where was this?
I saw Bad Co. and Skynyrd, great show!!
@@ProfessorofRock The Maverick Center in West Valley, back when we still lived in Utah. A night of truly great music.
Where did you see them?
Paul Rogers. My example for soul vocal
I loved when he performed with Queen.The man is Fantastic!!!He should be in the Rock& Roll Hall of Fame, but I heard he didn't want it 😢