Mick Ralphs, Founding Member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, Dies at 81

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Legendary guitarist and songwriter Mick Ralphs, a founding member of the iconic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has passed away at the age of 81 after a long illness. Ralphs, who had been bedridden since a stroke in 2016, is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bad Company in November. His death is a significant loss for the music world, and tributes have poured in from his bandmates and peers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mick Ralphs, a founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died at the age of 81 after a long illness.
  • Ralphs had a stroke in 2016 and had been bedridden ever since, but his death was not directly related to his stroke.
  • He is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bad Company in November.
  • Ralphs wrote the hit songs "Ready for Love" and "Can't Get Enough" for Bad Company, as well as co-writing "Feel Like Makin' Love" with Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers.
  • He began playing blues guitar as a teenager and co-founded the Doc Thomas Group in 1966, which later became Mott the Hoople in 1969.
  • Ralphs was a close collaborator and friend of singer Paul Rodgers, with whom he formed Bad Company in 1973.
  • Tributes have poured in from his bandmates and peers, including Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke.

Statistics:

  • Mick Ralphs was 81 years old at the time of his death.
  • He had a stroke in 2016 and had been bedridden ever since.
  • Bad Company's 1974 debut album, which included Ralphs-penned hits, has sold millions of copies worldwide.
  • Mott the Hoople's David Bowie-penned-and-produced "All the Young Dudes" was a major hit for the band in 1974.
  • Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November, with Ralphs posthumously joining the band as a member.

Sources:

  • "Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81." (Date omitted, as it is not provided in the source material)
  • Statement from Bad Company's official website, posted on Monday.