{"id":3005,"date":"2025-06-24T15:57:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T15:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=3005"},"modified":"2025-06-24T15:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T15:57:57","slug":"rock-legend-mick-ralphs-co-founder-of-bad-company-and-mott-the-hoople-dies-at-81","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=3005","title":{"rendered":"Rock Legend Mick Ralphs, Co-Founder of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, Dies at 81"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mick Ralphs, the legendary guitarist and co-founder of rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died at 81. His death was announced on Bad Company\u2019s official Facebook page, though no cause or date was given.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mick Ralphs,\u201d the band wrote. Ralphs co-founded Bad Company in 1973 after leaving Mott the Hoople, teaming up with Paul Rodgers of Free, drummer Simon Kirke, and bassist Boz Burrell. With help from Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant, they became the first band signed to Zeppelin\u2019s Swan Song label and quickly rose to fame.<\/p>\n

Their first three albums \u2013\u00a0Bad Company<\/em>\u00a0(1974),\u00a0Straight Shooter<\/em>\u00a0(1975), and\u00a0Run with the Pack<\/em>\u00a0(1976) \u2013 all hit the top five in both the U.K. and U.S., featuring rock radio staples like \u201cBad Company,\u201d \u201cCan\u2019t Get Enough,\u201d \u201cShooting Star,\u201d and \u201cFeel Like Makin\u2019 Love,\u201d the last of which Ralphs helped shape with his signature guitar riff.<\/p>\n

Before forming Bad Company, Ralphs helped create Mott the Hoople in 1966. Though they initially struggled commercially, they gained momentum with David Bowie\u2019s help, notably with the hit \u201cAll the Young Dudes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ralphs suffered a debilitating stroke after his final performance with Bad Company in 2016 at London\u2019s O2 Arena and remained bedridden until his passing. He was recently selected as part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame\u2019s 2025 induction class.<\/p>\n

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Rodgers paid tribute: \u201cOur Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground\u2026 He was my friend, my songwriting partner, an amazing and versatile guitarist.\u201d Kirke added, \u201cHe was a dear friend, a wonderful songwriter, and an exceptional guitarist.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ralphs is survived by his partner Susie Chavasse, two children, three stepchildren, and millions of fans worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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