Is Bad Company ready to close the curtains?
After decades of performing as a band, Bad Company experienced ups and downs with its members that tested its longevity. Although the bandmates could still perform, they have not appeared on one stage again since their last performance at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on October 18, 2019.
Simon Kirke Reveals Bad Company's Status
In his interview on "Bob Lefsetz" podcast, Simon Kirke opened up about Bad Company after receiving a question about whether the bad would ever perform again.
According to the drummer, he doubts it for several reasons, including Paul Rodgers and his health problems.
"They flew him out to New York and he came out with the fact that he has had some severe health problems in the last couple of years, a couple of strokes, quite a few mini strokes and heart troubles. And I honestly think that our, Bad Company's days are pretty much over," he continued.
Kirke himself is in good shape, but their other members do not have the same status.
Aside from Rodgers, guitarist Mick Ralphs suffered a stroke in 2016. The only surviving original member has yet to recover from the medical issue.
The drummer gave an update and shared that Ralphs, who is currently in a nursing home in England, paralyzed his left side.
"So he's really, his health is not good and certainly his playing days are over. So you know, we had a good run and I think we're going to lay the old Bad Company to rest pretty soon," he went on.
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Paul Rodgers Has a Different Opinion
Before Kirke's statement, Rodgers spoke on Sirius XM's Eddie Trunk and shared that he does not think Bad Company would disband soon.
"I think there's still a lot of life there. We'll see. Give it time," he shared.
Bad Company's lead singer, Brian Howe, died on May 6, 2020 following a cardiac arrest. He also suffered a heart attack in 2017.
Meanwhile, Rodgers told "CBS Mornings" that he had two major strokes and 11 other minor strokes between 2016 and 2019, and the episodes almost derailed his career.
