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Bad Company is a British rock supergroup that formed in London in 1973, known for their influential hard rock and blues rock sound, achieving multi-platinum album sales and producing numerous classic rock staples.
Primary Wave has acquired a stake in his music publishing catalog for Free and Bad Company, as well as master recording income streams for both bands.
Bad Company became the first band signed to Zeppelin's Swan Song label under manager Peter Grant.
Perryscope Productions acknowledges Bad Company as one of the most iconic rock bands of the 1970s.
A contract was drawn up by Alliance Artists and Legend Management and signed by the Bad Company line up during the Robert Hart era, outlining recording and royalty rights.
Co-signed Bad Company in North America, and later acquired non-North American rights to the band's catalog.
Co-signed Bad Company in countries outside North America.
Subsidiary of Atlantic on which Bad Company's album "Holy Water" was released.
Released "The 'Original' Bad Co. Anthology" in 1999 during the band's reunion.
Bad Company was established in London in 1973, bringing together experienced musicians from prominent rock bands. The original lineup included Paul Rodgers (singer, ex-Free), Simon Kirke (drummer, ex-Free), Mick Ralphs (guitarist, ex-Mott the Hoople), and Boz Burrell (bassist, ex-King Crimson). The band secured a recording contract with Swan Song Records in North America and Island Records internationally, under the management of Peter Grant, who also managed Led Zeppelin. Their debut album, “Bad Company” (1974), recorded at Headley Grange, quickly achieved commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 in the US and number 3 in the UK Albums Chart. Hit singles from this period included “Can’t Get Enough” and “Movin’ On.”
Across the 1970s, Bad Company maintained significant commercial success. Their subsequent albums, “Straight Shooter” (1975) and “Run with the Pack” (1976), also reached top five positions in both the UK and US charts. Notable tracks like “Feel Like Makin’ Love” (1975) and “Shooting Star” (1975) became widely recognized. The band’s albums consistently achieved platinum certifications, with total sales reaching 20 million RIAA-certified albums in the US and 40 million worldwide. Despite their success, the band experienced internal changes and managerial shifts, leading to Paul Rodgers’ departure in 1982 and a temporary disbandment.
Bad Company reformed in 1986 with Brian Howe as the new lead singer, releasing albums like “Fame and Fortune” (1986), “Dangerous Age” (1988), and the platinum-selling “Holy Water” (1990). The band continued to tour and release music with various lineups, including Robert Hart, before the original members Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke, along with Mick Ralphs, reunited for a tour and new recordings in 1999. In 2023, the band’s continued activities became uncertain due to Paul Rodgers’ health issues. Bad Company was selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025.
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