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Paul Rodgers Pulls Out of Bad Company's Rock Hall Induction Performance

Simon Kirke will lead a guest lineup at the Nov. 8 ceremony as Rodgers cites stress-related health concerns.

Overview

  • Rodgers announced on Nov. 3 that he will not attend or perform at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, saying he must prioritize his health.
  • His statement ends plans for a brief reunion performance that Kirke had hinted at last week during pre-ceremony interviews.
  • Kirke will accept the honor and perform with “outstanding musicians,” according to Rodgers’ post on the band’s official accounts.
  • The induction takes place Saturday at Los AngelesPeacock Theatre, streaming live on Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET, with an ABC highlights special on Jan. 1 and next-day streaming on Hulu.
  • Rodgers’ decision follows a decade of health challenges reported as two major strokes and 11 minor strokes; Bad Company last performed in 2019, and founding guitarist Mick Ralphs and bassist Boz Burrell are deceased.