Mick Ralphs News

Mick Ralphs Blues Band - 2012 UK Dates

(Jan 2012) These four gigs by the Mick Ralphs Blues Band have now been confirmed by Jerkin' Crocus. Tickets for most gigs are on sale now!

25 Feb: Met Theatre, Bury (Tix: Gig Cartel)
02 Mar: Stables, Milton Keynes (Tix: Tickets.com)
03 Mar: Long Street Blues Club, Devizes (Tix: Venue)
17 Mar: Green Hotel, Kinross (Tix: All Gigs or We Got Tickets)

The Reviews Are In ...

(Dec 2011) On the Tape To Tape website, Peter Makowski offers an interview and a review of the Mick Ralphs Blues Band at their Jazz Cafe gig. He was in the company of Jimmy Page and acclaimed rock photographer Ross Halfin, who took photos and wrote about the show in his online Diary.

Tape To Tape: Mick Ralphs Blues Band: Camden Jazz Cafe
Ross Halfin: November Diary
Photos: Jazz Cafe photos (c) Ross Halfin

... And So Are The YouTube Clips

Jagz, Ascot: Just a Little Bit
Jagz, Ascot: Further On Up The Road
Jagz, Ascot: Keys To The Highway
Frasier Theater, Knaresborough: Hideaway
Frasier Theater, Knaresborough: Mr. Charlie
Frasier Theater, Knaresborough: Just a Little Bit
Frasier Theater, Knaresborough: Can't Do It All By Myself
Jazz Cafe, London: Just a Little Bit
Jazz Cafe, London: High Heeled Sneakers
Jazz Cafe, London: Hideaway
Jazz Cafe, London: Got My Mojo Workin'

Mick Ralphs Blues Band - Live Dates

(Jul 2011) The Mick RalphsBues Band have announced the first of a slate of dates for 2011.

08 Nov 2011 - The Robin Hood 2, Bilston England
11 Nov 2011 - The Musician, Leicester England
17 Nov 2011 - The Old Vic, Swindon England
26 Nov 2011 - Jazz Cafe, London England
11 Dec 2011 - Fibbers, York England

Pre-sale tickets for the Jazz Cafe gig will be on sale starting on 8 July 2011 at 10 AM GMT. Mick Ralphs fans must use this pre-order link in order to get early access to the best restaurant seats in the venue. After next Thursday, tickets will go on general sale. The club's capacity is small (350 or so) so be quick!

Knaresborough Festival - 25 Aug 2011

(Jul 2011) We are thrilled to announce that Mick Ralphs, founder member of both Mott The Hoople and Bad Company will be appearing at the 127-seater intimate Frazer Theatre in Knaresborough on 25 August 2011 in an exclusive concert to preview his new band The Mick Ralphs Blues Band. This is a special event ahead of his UK Tour later in November 2011 and a major coup for Kula Productions.

We are giving our subscribers first bite of the ticket cherry – this secret link will enable you to purchase tickets immediately. Tickets will go on sale at PEAR in Knaresborough on Friday 22nd July – don't miss out – BUY NOW!

The Mick Ralphs Blues Band

A blues-rock legend keeping great company

(Jun 2011) Mick Ralphs, a founder of two iconic rock bands and still touring with both, takes time out to explore his blues, soul and funk roots. The Bad Company and Mott The Hoople guitarist is joined by some of the best-known names on the current blues scene to play blues and R'n'B favourites - from B.B. King and Otis Rush to Robert Johnson and Sonny Boy Williamson - alongside fresh interpretations of some of Mick's own classic songs.

Sam Kelly – drums
Sam Kelly has dominated the UK and European scene for the last 20 years. As well as his own band, Station House, he has featured on sessions with some of the biggest names from around the world - from Dr John and Ben E. King, to Chaka Khan, Eddie Floyd and Desmond Dekker.

Son Maxwell – vocals and harmonica
Critically acclaimed vocalist and harmonica ace Son Maxwell broke onto the international scene with Storm Warning and now fronts his own Unruly Blues outfit. British R'n'B legend Chris Farlowe covered Son's "The Woman? Or The Blues?", co-written with Storm Warning, on his recent Hotel Eingang album.

Jim Maving – guitar and vocals
Jim Maving has been playing blues, funk and Americana with his band The Kickback since 1995. His renowned slide guitar brings echoes of Duane Allman and Ry Cooder to complement Mick's classic British blues sound.

Dicky Baldwin – bass
Dicky Baldwin has been working with Mick Ralphs for ten years and has also provided his solid, grooving bass lines for Albert Lee, Gordon Giltrap and country star George Hamilton 4th.

The Mick Ralphs Blues Band blayed its first gig at Jagz on 8 June 2011, and it looks there will be a lot more to come. You can check out the band's own site at http://www.unrulysun.net/mickralphs/. Plans are underway for a full slate of gigs, and more information will be posted soon.

Mick Ralphs - June 2011

(May 2011) - Mick Ralphs will be playing a couple live dates in the UK next month. Mick Ralphs & Co. is a blues band featuring Sam Kelly on drums, and will play on 8 June 2011 at Jagz in Ascot. Mick Ralphs and the Fabulous Morons is a covers band, and will play Rugfest Beer *& Music Festival in Wallingford on 24 June 2011.

UPDATE: New Bad Company Date in CA

(Sep 2010) - Bad Company have just added one more date in Lincoln CA (outside Sacramento) on 01 October 2010.

Bad Company 2010 Tour Extended

(Aug 2010) - Bad Company have extended their 2010 Tour, adding October 2010 dates in the USA and Japan.

16 Jul - Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio CA
17 Jul - Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa CA
22 Jul - 2010 The Lakeland Center Jenkins Arena, Lakeland FL
23 Jul - St. Augustine Amphitheater, St. Augustine FL
25 Jul - Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta GA
27 Jul - Bank Of America Pavilion, Boston MA
30 Jul - Choctaw Resort Casino Event Center, Durant OK
01 Aug - Outlaw Jam, Frederick County Fairgrounds, Frederick MD
04 Aug - Casino Rama Center, Rama Toronto Ontario Canada
14 Aug - Dog's Net at Grand Bend, Ontario Canada
01 Oct - Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln CA
02 Oct - Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona CA
04 Oct - Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee WI
05 Oct - Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee WI
07 Oct - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa OK
18 Oct - Zepp Fukuoka, Fukuoka Japan
20 Oct - Zepp Nagoya, Nagoya Japan
21 Oct - Namba Hatch, Osaka Japan
25 Oct - Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo Japan
26 Oct - Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo Japan

Bad Company articles & reviews from 2010 USA Tour

Bad Company Concerts Live CDs Available

(May 2010) - Three of the recent UK concerts by Bad Company were recorded and made available on the night by the Concerts Live service. Bad Company have announced that the CD releases have been extended to make them availabel to more fans.

Due to unprecedented demand for the exclusive live CDs of the recent UK tour, Bad Company has decided to do an extended re-press so fans who still want them don’t miss out. The uptake both at the shows and online was phenomenal and, as a result, the run of CDs has been extended. If you were at the gigs, they’re the perfect reminder of a fantastic evening and if you weren't able to get there, they’re the next best thing – the ultimate Bad Co collector’s items!

These releases are all three-disc deluxe digipak collectors sets. You can choose from the 01 Apr 2010 gig in Birmingham, the 02 Apr 2010 gig in Manchester, or the 11 Apr 2010 gig at Wembley Arena. Get your copies now at the Concerts Live Website.

Bad Company Announce 2010 UK Tour

(Nov 2009) - Bad Company have announced an eight-date UK tour in April 2010, with the Joe Perry Project playing support.

Apr 1 - Birmingham LG Arena
Apr 2 - Manchester Arena
Apr 4 - Sheffield City Hall
Apr 5 - Cardiff CIA
Apr 7 - Newcastle Arena
Apr 8 - Glasgow Clyde
Apr 10 - Brighton Center
Apr 11 - Wembley Arena

Bad Company Hard Rock Live DVD

(Nov 2009) - The previously-announced Bad Company live DVD, Hard Rock Live, has been rescheduled for a February 2010 release. It features a live DVD and bonus CD, and was recorded at the Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida on 8 August 2008.

Tartan Clef Awards

(Nov 2009) - Mott The Hoople were recognized by Nordoff Robbins with the Tartan Clef Legend Award, in a ceremony on 27 Nov 2009 in Glasgow, Scotland. Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, and Martin Chambers were there to receive the award, and performed two songs with Joe Elliott's Down n' Outz.

Classic Rock Awards

(Nov 2009) - Mott The Hoople were recognized by Classic Rock magazine with the 2009 Comeback of the Year award. Mick Ralphs and Martin Chambers were in attendance at the event, and Ian Hunter also made an appearance via a videotaped segment.

Exclusive Mott The Hoople Live CD

(Oct 2009) - This is your exclusive opportunity to order the live CD of the reunion gig of the year! October 1, 2009 saw the live return of one of the best loved Rock & Roll bands of all time: Mott The Hoople. It has been 40 years since this highly influential band formed in 1969, and over 35 years since the original line-up played together. It is with great pleasure that we announce that we have recorded the band at the Hammersmith Apollo on the 1st October and created an instant CD for fans to take home. This limited edition live CD is the ONLY recording of the Mott The Hoople reunion show. Presented in bespoke artwork, this is an exclusive 3 CD set featuring songs from their classic albums. Order now to avoid disappointment! Visit the Concert Live website for ordering information.

Mott The Hoople Reunion

Oct 2009 – Mott The Hoople reunited for seven shows in October 2009, playing tweo warmup gigs at the Blake Theater in Monmouth, Wales and five nights at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London. The shows featured the original lineup of Mott The Hoople - Mick Ralphs, Ian Hunter, Verden Allen, Overend Watts, and Dale Griffin.

Classic Rock Cover Story

(Sep 2009) - Mott The Hoople are featured with a 6-page 'Comeback Special' cover story in the latest issue of Classic Rock magazine (UK), which is available on newstands now. 'One Of The Boys' appears on the free CD that comes with the issue.

The Sunday Times

(Aug 2009) - An interview with Mick Ralphs in the Sunday Times on 9 Aug 2009 was the highlight of an article about the upcoming Mott The Hoople reunion shows. You can find a link to the story here: The Times Online

Bad Company Reunion

(Jun 2009) - The original members of Bad Company have announced they will reunite for a series of 10 exclusive concerts in the U.S. this summer. The opening show will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, FL on June 17 with select dates on the tour featuring The Doobie Brothers. Previously, founding members Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke (original member Boz Burrell passed away in 2006) performed a one-off concert at the very same venue on August 8, 2008, recording a live concert DVD before a sold-out crowd. The DVD, titled Bad Company – Hard Rock Live will be available exclusively at shows during the concert run and is tentatively set for official release on 8 Aug 2009 via Image Entertainment.

June 17 Hollywood FL - Hard Rock Live
June 19 Atlanta GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
June 20 Charlotte NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
June 23 Raleigh NC - Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
June 24 Virginia Beach VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
June 27 Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
June 28 Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
July 1 Clarkston MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 2 Canandaigua NY - CMAC
July 4 Atlantic City NJ - Resorts Atlantic City

Mott The Hoople added to Mojo Hall of Fame

(Jun 2009) - Mott The Hoople were added to the Mojo Magazine Hall of Fame at the 2009 ceremony unveiling the Mojo Honours List, held at the Brewery in London on 11 June 2009. The band were inducted by Def Leppard vocalist Joe Elliott, one of the group's most prominent fans. In addition to Mott The Hoople, The Zombies' Odessey And Oracle took home the Classic Album Award, Phil Lynott received the Icon Award, and Yoko Ono received the Lifetime Achievement Award. You can see Mojo's YouTube video of the induction event below.

Original Bad Company Reunion

Aug 2008 - Bad Company, featuring Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, and Simon Kirke, reunited for a one-off gig on August 8, 2008 at the Seminole Hard Rock and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. It was the group's first performance since their 1999 reunion tour. Paul Rodgers: 'By doing this one-night stand with Bad Company, we will be cementing our right to the trademark Bad Company for touring, and anyone who attempts to challenge us and tour mis-using our trademark and mislead the fans will be liable to legal action.'

An Introduction To Mick Ralphs

Jul 2007 - Varese Sarabande (USA) has issued a new compilation album called An Introduction To Mick Ralphs, featuring tracks from Mick's three Angel Air solo albums. The 12 tracks include All It Takes, When The Revolution Comes, Rock Fever, On The Run, Rock N Roller, All Across The Nile, Hideaway, S.E.X., Don't Need Money, Can't Get Enough (demo), That's Life, Ready For Love.

Changes to the Website

Nov 2006 - We have added a new MessageBoard to the Mick Ralphs website. Click Here to check it out!

Boz Burrell

Nov 2006 - We are sad to report that Bad Company bass player Boz Burrell died on 21 Sep 2006 at his home in Spain. Boz was born in Holbeach, England in 1946, and worked with Tea Time Four, The Boz People, The Sidewinders, and Feel For Soul before joining King Crimson in 1970 and then becoming a founding member of Bad Company in 1974.

New Mott The Hoople 3 CD Compilation

Nov 2006 - Sony UK is issuing a new Mott The Hoople/Ian Hunter compilation on 13 Nov 2006 called The Journey. This 3 CD digipack release contains 54 tracks spanning the entire career of both Mott The Hoople and Ian Hunter.

Bad Company Live CD Withdrawn

Aug 2006 - The Live In Albuquerque 1976 from Angel Air has been withdrawn due to licensing issues. No word if or when it might be put back on sale.

New Mott The Hoople Live CD

May 2006 - A new live Mott The Hoople CD is due from Angel Air in July 2006. Live Fillmore West, San Francisco (UK Angel Air SJPCD 226), combines 1970 and 1971 recordings at the legendary venue with a previously unreleased studio track, Wreck of the Liberty Belle.

Track List: Angel Of Eighth Avenue, It'll Be Me, Walkin' With A Mountain, Whiskey Woman, Darkness Darkness, No Wheels To Ride, Rock'n'Roll Queen, At The Crossroads, Keep a' Knockin', Thunderbuck Ram, Laugh At Me, You Really Got Me, and Wreck Of The Liberty Belle.

New Bad Company 1976 Live CD

Apr 2006 - A new live Bad Company CD is due from Angel Air in June 2006. Live In Albuquerque 1976 (UK Angel Air SJPCD 221), as the name suggests, is a two-disc set recorded during the band's 1976 Burnin’ Through America tour. This is the first-ever live Bad Company album to capture the group at the peak of their powers in the Seventies.

Tracks include Live For The Music, Good Lovin Gone Bad, Deal With The Preacher, Ready For Love, Wild Fire Woman, Young Blood, Sweet Little Sister, Simple Man, Shooting Star, Seagull, Run With The Pack, Feel Like Making Love, Rock Steady, Honey Child, Can’t Get Enough, and Bad Company.

Mott The Hoople Reissues

Feb 2006 - Sony Legacy in the USA have issued remastered versions of All The Young Dudes and Mott, with several bonus tracks on each. All The Young Dudes features liner notes by Ben Edmonds and seven bonus tracks: One of the Boys (demo), Black Scorpio (demo), Ride On The Sun (demo), One of the Boys (UK single version), All The Young Dudes (Bowie vocal), Sucker (live from Hammersmith Dec '73), and Sweet Jane (live from Hammersmith Dec '73). Mott features liner notes by Keith Smith and four bonus tracks: Rose (B side), Honaloochie Boogie (demo), Nightmare (demo), and Drivin' Sister (live from Hammersmith Dec '73).

Ian Hunter live DVD and CD

Apr 2005 - A new Ian Hunter live DVD, Just Another Night, has been issued in the UK by Secret Records. The show was recorded live at the Astoria in London in 2004 with Mick Ralphs on guitar, and features a guest appearance by Brian May of Queen. See the Secret Records website for a preview clip.

Jul 2005 - The soundtrack to the live DVD has also been issued as a 2 CD set by Secret Records, under the title The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothin' But The Truth. See the Secret Records website for more information.

Other Recent News

May 2005 - Mick Ralphs made a guest appearance with Ian Hunter at The Astoria In London on 27 May 2005, appearing with the American version of The Rant Band (Mark Bosch - guitar; James mastro - guitar; Graham Maby - bass; Andy Burton - keyboards; Steve Holley - drums). Some picture are posted in the Photo Gallery.

May 2005 - Wounded Bird Records (USA) have just reissued the first three Mott The Hoople albums ('Mott The Hoople', 'Mad Shadows', and 'Wildlife') on CD. The disc are remastered but do not incude any bonus tracks. (Wounded Bird specializes in exact reissues of albums from the 60s, 70s and 80s.)

Jun 2004 - Mick Ralphs completed tour with Ian Hunter and his Rant Band, playing a month of gigs in the UK and Europe from May-June 2004. The Rant Band included Andy York (John Mellencamp), Gus Goad (The Look), Ian Gibbons (The Kinks), and Steve Holley (Wings, Elton John, Joe Cocker). Once again the tour manager was The Sinatra of Beat himself, Hereford United supporter and Stormraisers vocalist Stan Tippins.

May 2004 - Angel Air's live CD/DVD release from the 2002 Ian Hunter Taking the Mick tour, documenting the first Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs collaboration in almost 20 years, has unfortunately been canceled due to technical problems with the recording. However, a DVD from the 2004 tour is imminent.

Jan 2003 - Mick Ralphs' third solo album, That's Life (UK Angel Air SJPCD136), was released on 13 January 2003. The album includes eleven tracks written and sung by Mick, plus two unreleased bonus tracks from the Seventies. See the Mick Ralphs Discography page for more information.

Sep 2002 - Mick Ralphs made a couple guest appearances at shows in the UK in September. On 20 September, he appeared onstage with Bad Company at the Hammersmith Apollo. The next night, he guested with Mike Hurst in Henley-on-Thames UK.

May 2002 - Mick Ralphs was reunited with Ian Hunter for the first time in almost 20 years when he joined Ian's 2002 UK tour. Ian and Mick played 15 gigs over a 16 day span on the Taking The Mick Tour, from May 7 to May 22. Another old Mott cohort, Stan Tippins, acted as tour manager.

Oct 2001 - Mick Ralphs' second solo album is entitled It's All Good (UK Angel Air SJPCD052), and includes eleven new studio instrumental tracks. The disc also includes the bonus track Hideaway, recorded on a recent Bad Company tour. Mick plays all the instruments on the studio tracks. See the Mick Ralphs Discography page for more information.




	Home Mick Ralphs News Mick Ralphs Blues Band - 2012 UK Dates (Jan 2012) These four gigs by the Mick Ralphs Blues Band have now been confirmed by Jerkin' Crocus. Tickets for most gigs are on sale now! 25 Feb: Met Theatre, Bury (Tix: Gig Cartel) 02 Mar: Stables, Milton Keynes (Tix: Tickets.com) 03 Mar: Long Street Blues Club, Devizes (Tix: Venue) 17 Mar: Green Hotel, Kinross (Tix: All Gigs or We Got Tickets) The Reviews Are In ... (Dec 2011) On the Tape To Tape website, Peter Makowski offers an interview and a review of the Mick Ralphs Blues Band at their Jazz Cafe gig. He was in the company of Jimmy Page and acclaimed rock photographer Ross Halfin, who took photos and wrote about the show in his online Diary. Tape To Tape: Mick Ralphs Blues Band: Camden Jazz Cafe Ross Halfin: November Diary Photos: Jazz Cafe photos (c) Ross Halfin ... And So Are The YouTube Clips Jagz, Ascot: Just a Little Bit Jagz, Ascot: Further On Up The Road Jagz, Ascot: Keys To The Highway Frasier Theater, Knaresborough: Hideaway Frasier Theater, Knaresborough: Mr. Charlie Frasier Theater, Knaresborough: Just a Little Bit Frasier Theater, Knaresborough: Can't Do It All By Myself Jazz Cafe, London: Just a Little Bit Jazz Cafe, London: High Heeled Sneakers Jazz Cafe, London: Hideaway Jazz Cafe, London: Got My Mojo Workin' Mick Ralphs Blues Band - Live Dates (Jul 2011) The Mick RalphsBues Band have announced the first of a slate of dates for 2011. 08 Nov 2011 - The Robin Hood 2, Bilston England 11 Nov 2011 - The Musician, Leicester England 17 Nov 2011 - The Old Vic, Swindon England 26 Nov 2011 - Jazz Cafe, London England 11 Dec 2011 - Fibbers, York England Pre-sale tickets for the Jazz Cafe gig will be on sale starting on 8 July 2011 at 10 AM GMT. Mick Ralphs fans must use this pre-order link in order to get early access to the best restaurant seats in the venue. After next Thursday, tickets will go on general sale. The club's capacity is small (350 or so) so be quick! Knaresborough Festival - 25 Aug 2011 (Jul 2011) We are thrilled to announce that Mick Ralphs, founder member of both Mott The Hoople and Bad Company will be appearing at the 127-seater intimate Frazer Theatre in Knaresborough on 25 August 2011 in an exclusive concert to preview his new band The Mick Ralphs Blues Band. This is a special event ahead of his UK Tour later in November 2011 and a major coup for Kula Productions. We are giving our subscribers first bite of the ticket cherry – this secret link will enable you to purchase tickets immediately. Tickets will go on sale at PEAR in Knaresborough on Friday 22nd July – don't miss out – BUY NOW! The Mick Ralphs Blues Band A blues-rock legend keeping great company (Jun 2011) Mick Ralphs, a founder of two iconic rock bands and still touring with both, takes time out to explore his blues, soul and funk roots. The Bad Company and Mott The Hoople guitarist is joined by some of the best-known names on the current blues scene to play blues and R'n'B favourites - from B.B. King and Otis Rush to Robert Johnson and Sonny Boy Williamson - alongside fresh interpretations of some of Mick's own classic songs. Sam Kelly – drums Sam Kelly has dominated the UK and European scene for the last 20 years. As well as his own band, Station House, he has featured on sessions with some of the biggest names from around the world - from Dr John and Ben E. King, to Chaka Khan, Eddie Floyd and Desmond Dekker. Son Maxwell – vocals and harmonica Critically acclaimed vocalist and harmonica ace Son Maxwell broke onto the international scene with Storm Warning and now fronts his own Unruly Blues outfit. British R'n'B legend Chris Farlowe covered Son's "The Woman? Or The Blues?", co-written with Storm Warning, on his recent Hotel Eingang album. Jim Maving – guitar and vocals Jim Maving has been playing blues, funk and Americana with his band The Kickback since 1995. His renowned slide guitar brings echoes of Duane Allman and Ry Cooder to complement Mick's classic British blues sound. Dicky Baldwin – bass Dicky Baldwin has been working with Mick Ralphs for ten years and has also provided his solid, grooving bass lines for Albert Lee, Gordon Giltrap and country star George Hamilton 4th. The Mick Ralphs Blues Band blayed its first gig at Jagz on 8 June 2011, and it looks there will be a lot more to come. You can check out the band's own site at http://www.unrulysun.net/mickralphs/. Plans are underway for a full slate of gigs, and more information will be posted soon. Mick Ralphs - June 2011 (May 2011) - Mick Ralphs will be playing a couple live dates in the UK next month. Mick Ralphs & Co. is a blues band featuring Sam Kelly on drums, and will play on 8 June 2011 at Jagz in Ascot. Mick Ralphs and the Fabulous Morons is a covers band, and will play Rugfest Beer & Music Festival in Wallingford on 24 June 2011. UPDATE: New Bad Company Date in CA (Sep 2010)* - Bad Company have just added one more date in Lincoln CA (outside Sacramento) on 01 October 2010. Bad Company 2010 Tour Extended (Aug 2010) - Bad Company have extended their 2010 Tour, adding October 2010 dates in the USA and Japan. 16 Jul - Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio CA 17 Jul - Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa CA 22 Jul - 2010 The Lakeland Center Jenkins Arena, Lakeland FL 23 Jul - St. Augustine Amphitheater, St. Augustine FL 25 Jul - Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta GA 27 Jul - Bank Of America Pavilion, Boston MA 30 Jul - Choctaw Resort Casino Event Center, Durant OK 01 Aug - Outlaw Jam, Frederick County Fairgrounds, Frederick MD 04 Aug - Casino Rama Center, Rama Toronto Ontario Canada 14 Aug - Dog's Net at Grand Bend, Ontario Canada 01 Oct - Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln CA 02 Oct - Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona CA 04 Oct - Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee WI 05 Oct - Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee WI 07 Oct - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa OK 18 Oct - Zepp Fukuoka, Fukuoka Japan 20 Oct - Zepp Nagoya, Nagoya Japan 21 Oct - Namba Hatch, Osaka Japan 25 Oct - Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo Japan 26 Oct - Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo Japan Bad Company articles & reviews from 2010 USA Tour High-five From a Rock Legend (GreecePost) Bonham's Death Influenced Decision to Quit Bad Company (Spinner) Bad Company Still Rock Steady (pollstar.com) Rodgers: I was asked to join Aerosmith (UPI.com) Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood (Boston Herald) Keeping Bad Company has been good (mydesert.com) Paul Rodgers Discusses Songwriting (inlandsocal.com) Bad Company lives a rock and roll fantasy (inlandsocal.com) Bad Company offers a good time [Indio] (mydesert.com) Bad Company Concerts Live CDs Available (May 2010) - Three of the recent UK concerts by Bad Company were recorded and made available on the night by the Concerts Live service. Bad Company have announced that the CD releases have been extended to make them availabel to more fans. Due to unprecedented demand for the exclusive live CDs of the recent UK tour, Bad Company has decided to do an extended re-press so fans who still want them don’t miss out. The uptake both at the shows and online was phenomenal and, as a result, the run of CDs has been extended. If you were at the gigs, they’re the perfect reminder of a fantastic evening and if you weren't able to get there, they’re the next best thing – the ultimate Bad Co collector’s items! These releases are all three-disc deluxe digipak collectors sets. You can choose from the 01 Apr 2010 gig in Birmingham, the 02 Apr 2010 gig in Manchester, or the 11 Apr 2010 gig at Wembley Arena. Get your copies now at the Concerts Live Website. Bad Company Announce 2010 UK Tour (Nov 2009) - Bad Company have announced an eight-date UK tour in April 2010, with the Joe Perry Project playing support. Apr 1 - Birmingham LG Arena Apr 2 - Manchester Arena Apr 4 - Sheffield City Hall Apr 5 - Cardiff CIA Apr 7 - Newcastle Arena Apr 8 - Glasgow Clyde Apr 10 - Brighton Center Apr 11 - Wembley Arena Bad Company Hard Rock Live DVD (Nov 2009) - The previously-announced Bad Company live DVD, Hard Rock Live, has been rescheduled for a February 2010 release. It features a live DVD and bonus CD, and was recorded at the Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida on 8 August 2008. Tartan Clef Awards (Nov 2009) - Mott The Hoople were recognized by Nordoff Robbins with the Tartan Clef Legend Award, in a ceremony on 27 Nov 2009 in Glasgow, Scotland. Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, and Martin Chambers were there to receive the award, and performed two songs with Joe Elliott's Down n' Outz. Classic Rock Awards (Nov 2009) - Mott The Hoople were recognized by Classic Rock magazine with the 2009 Comeback of the Year award. Mick Ralphs and Martin Chambers were in attendance at the event, and Ian Hunter also made an appearance via a videotaped segment. Exclusive Mott The Hoople Live CD (Oct 2009) - This is your exclusive opportunity to order the live CD of the reunion gig of the year! October 1, 2009 saw the live return of one of the best loved Rock & Roll bands of all time: Mott The Hoople. It has been 40 years since this highly influential band formed in 1969, and over 35 years since the original line-up played together. It is with great pleasure that we announce that we have recorded the band at the Hammersmith Apollo on the 1st October and created an instant CD for fans to take home. This limited edition live CD is the ONLY recording of the Mott The Hoople reunion show. Presented in bespoke artwork, this is an exclusive 3 CD set featuring songs from their classic albums. Order now to avoid disappointment! Visit the Concert Live website for ordering information. Mott The Hoople Reunion Oct 2009 – Mott The Hoople reunited for seven shows in October 2009, playing tweo warmup gigs at the Blake Theater in Monmouth, Wales and five nights at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London. The shows featured the original lineup of Mott The Hoople - Mick Ralphs, Ian Hunter, Verden Allen, Overend Watts, and Dale Griffin. Classic Rock Cover Story (Sep 2009) - Mott The Hoople are featured with a 6-page 'Comeback Special' cover story in the latest issue of Classic Rock magazine (UK), which is available on newstands now. 'One Of The Boys' appears on the free CD that comes with the issue. The Sunday Times (Aug 2009) - An interview with Mick Ralphs in the Sunday Times on 9 Aug 2009 was the highlight of an article about the upcoming Mott The Hoople reunion shows. You can find a link to the story here: The Times Online Bad Company Reunion (Jun 2009) - The original members of Bad Company have announced they will reunite for a series of 10 exclusive concerts in the U.S. this summer. The opening show will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, FL on June 17 with select dates on the tour featuring The Doobie Brothers. Previously, founding members Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke (original member Boz Burrell passed away in 2006) performed a one-off concert at the very same venue on August 8, 2008, recording a live concert DVD before a sold-out crowd. The DVD, titled Bad Company – Hard Rock Live will be available exclusively at shows during the concert run and is tentatively set for official release on 8 Aug 2009 via Image Entertainment. June 17 Hollywood FL - Hard Rock Live June 19 Atlanta GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre June 20 Charlotte NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre June 23 Raleigh NC - Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek June 24 Virginia Beach VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre June 27 Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts June 28 Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre July 1 Clarkston MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre July 2 Canandaigua NY - CMAC July 4 Atlantic City NJ - Resorts Atlantic City Mott The Hoople added to Mojo Hall of Fame (Jun 2009) - Mott The Hoople were added to the Mojo Magazine Hall of Fame at the 2009 ceremony unveiling the Mojo Honours List, held at the Brewery in London on 11 June 2009. The band were inducted by Def Leppard vocalist Joe Elliott, one of the group's most prominent fans. In addition to Mott The Hoople, The Zombies' Odessey And Oracle took home the Classic Album Award, Phil Lynott received the Icon Award, and Yoko Ono received the Lifetime Achievement Award. You can see Mojo's YouTube video of the induction event below. Original Bad Company Reunion Aug 2008 - Bad Company, featuring Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, and Simon Kirke, reunited for a one-off gig on August 8, 2008 at the Seminole Hard Rock and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. It was the group's first performance since their 1999 reunion tour. Paul Rodgers: 'By doing this one-night stand with Bad Company, we will be cementing our right to the trademark Bad Company for touring, and anyone who attempts to challenge us and tour mis-using our trademark and mislead the fans will be liable to legal action.' An Introduction To Mick Ralphs Jul 2007 - Varese Sarabande (USA) has issued a new compilation album called An Introduction To Mick Ralphs, featuring tracks from Mick's three Angel Air solo albums. The 12 tracks include All It Takes, When The Revolution Comes, Rock Fever, On The Run, Rock N Roller, All Across The Nile, Hideaway, S.E.X., Don't Need Money, Can't Get Enough (demo), That's Life, Ready For Love. Changes to the Website Nov 2006 - We have added a new MessageBoard to the Mick Ralphs website. Click Here to check it out! Boz Burrell Nov 2006 - We are sad to report that Bad Company bass player Boz Burrell died on 21 Sep 2006 at his home in Spain. Boz was born in Holbeach, England in 1946, and worked with Tea Time Four, The Boz People, The Sidewinders, and Feel For Soul before joining King Crimson in 1970 and then becoming a founding member of Bad Company in 1974. New Mott The Hoople 3 CD Compilation Nov 2006 - Sony UK is issuing a new Mott The Hoople/Ian Hunter compilation on 13 Nov 2006 called The Journey. This 3 CD digipack release contains 54 tracks spanning the entire career of both Mott The Hoople and Ian Hunter. Bad Company Live CD Withdrawn Aug 2006 - The Live In Albuquerque 1976 from Angel Air has been withdrawn due to licensing issues. No word if or when it might be put back on sale. New Mott The Hoople Live CD May 2006 - A new live Mott The Hoople CD is due from Angel Air in July 2006. Live Fillmore West, San Francisco (UK Angel Air SJPCD 226), combines 1970 and 1971 recordings at the legendary venue with a previously unreleased studio track, Wreck of the Liberty Belle. Track List: Angel Of Eighth Avenue, It'll Be Me, Walkin' With A Mountain, Whiskey Woman, Darkness Darkness, No Wheels To Ride, Rock'n'Roll Queen, At The Crossroads, Keep a' Knockin', Thunderbuck Ram, Laugh At Me, You Really Got Me, and Wreck Of The Liberty Belle. New Bad Company 1976 Live CD Apr 2006 - A new live Bad Company CD is due from Angel Air in June 2006. Live In Albuquerque 1976 (UK Angel Air SJPCD 221), as the name suggests, is a two-disc set recorded during the band's 1976 Burnin’ Through America tour. This is the first-ever live Bad Company album to capture the group at the peak of their powers in the Seventies. Tracks include Live For The Music, Good Lovin Gone Bad, Deal With The Preacher, Ready For Love, Wild Fire Woman, Young Blood, Sweet Little Sister, Simple Man, Shooting Star, Seagull, Run With The Pack, Feel Like Making Love, Rock Steady, Honey Child, Can’t Get Enough, and Bad Company. Mott The Hoople Reissues Feb 2006 - Sony Legacy in the USA have issued remastered versions of All The Young Dudes and Mott, with several bonus tracks on each. All The Young Dudes features liner notes by Ben Edmonds and seven bonus tracks: One of the Boys (demo), Black Scorpio (demo), Ride On The Sun (demo), One of the Boys (UK single version), All The Young Dudes (Bowie vocal), Sucker (live from Hammersmith Dec '73), and Sweet Jane (live from Hammersmith Dec '73). Mott features liner notes by Keith Smith and four bonus tracks: Rose (B side), Honaloochie Boogie (demo), Nightmare (demo), and Drivin' Sister (live from Hammersmith Dec '73). Ian Hunter live DVD and CD Apr 2005 - A new Ian Hunter live DVD, Just Another Night, has been issued in the UK by Secret Records. The show was recorded live at the Astoria in London in 2004 with Mick Ralphs on guitar, and features a guest appearance by Brian May of Queen. See the Secret Records website for a preview clip. Jul 2005 - The soundtrack to the live DVD has also been issued as a 2 CD set by Secret Records, under the title The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothin' But The Truth. See the Secret Records website for more information. Other Recent News May 2005 - Mick Ralphs made a guest appearance with Ian Hunter at The Astoria In London on 27 May 2005, appearing with the American version of The Rant Band (Mark Bosch - guitar; James mastro - guitar; Graham Maby - bass; Andy Burton - keyboards; Steve Holley - drums). Some picture are posted in the Photo Gallery. May 2005 - Wounded Bird Records (USA) have just reissued the first three Mott The Hoople albums ('Mott The Hoople', 'Mad Shadows', and 'Wildlife') on CD. The disc are remastered but do not incude any bonus tracks. (Wounded Bird specializes in exact reissues of albums from the 60s, 70s and 80s.) Jun 2004 - Mick Ralphs completed tour with Ian Hunter and his Rant Band, playing a month of gigs in the UK and Europe from May-June 2004. The Rant Band included Andy York (John Mellencamp), Gus Goad (The Look), Ian Gibbons (The Kinks), and Steve Holley (Wings, Elton John, Joe Cocker). Once again the tour manager was The Sinatra of Beat himself, Hereford United supporter and Stormraisers vocalist Stan Tippins. May 2004 - Angel Air's live CD/DVD release from the 2002 Ian Hunter Taking the Mick tour, documenting the first Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs collaboration in almost 20 years, has unfortunately been canceled due to technical problems with the recording. However, a DVD from the 2004 tour is imminent. Jan 2003 - Mick Ralphs' third solo album, That's Life (UK Angel Air SJPCD136), was released on 13 January 2003. The album includes eleven tracks written and sung by Mick, plus two unreleased bonus tracks from the Seventies. See the Mick Ralphs Discography page for more information. Sep 2002 - Mick Ralphs made a couple guest appearances at shows in the UK in September. On 20 September, he appeared onstage with Bad Company at the Hammersmith Apollo. The next night, he guested with Mike Hurst in Henley-on-Thames UK. May 2002 - Mick Ralphs was reunited with Ian Hunter for the first time in almost 20 years when he joined Ian's 2002 UK tour. Ian and Mick played 15 gigs over a 16 day span on the Taking The Mick Tour, from May 7 to May 22. Another old Mott cohort, Stan Tippins, acted as tour manager. Oct 2001 - Mick Ralphs' second solo album is entitled It's All Good (UK Angel Air SJPCD052), and includes eleven new studio instrumental tracks. The disc also includes the bonus track Hideaway, recorded on a recent Bad Company tour. Mick plays all the instruments on the studio tracks. See the Mick Ralphs Discography page for more information. Home \| News \| Biography \| Discography \| Photos \| Links Messageboard \| Mailing List \| Reviews \| Interviews \| Contact