Mick Ralphs News

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.

April 1 - Birmingham LG Arena
April 2 - Manchester Arena
April 4 - Sheffield City Hall
April 5 - Cardiff CIA
April 7 - Newcastle Arena
April 8 - Glasgow Clyde
April 10 - Brighton Center
April 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 wasr ecorded 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 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. April 1 - Birmingham LG Arena April 2 - Manchester Arena April 4 - Sheffield City Hall April 5 - Cardiff CIA April 7 - Newcastle Arena April 8 - Glasgow Clyde April 10 - Brighton Center April 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 wasr ecorded 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