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Skip to main content November 3, 2025 Drummer Simon Kirke and Paul Rodgers of Bad Company perform on May 19, 2019. Rick Kern/WireImage Though Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke have previously expressed excitement about reuniting for a performance at the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction on Nov. 8, Rodgers has since revealed that he will not be able to partake in the show as planned. On Nov. 3, via the band’s official Instagram, Rodgers wrote, “My hope was to be at the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and to perform for the fans, but at this time I have to prioritize my health. I have no problem singing, it’s the stress of everything else. Thanks for understanding. Simon along with some outstanding musicians will be stepping in for me – guaranteed to rock.” View this post on Instagram Over the past decade, Rodgers has suffered 11 minor strokes and two major strokes. His reunion with Kirke would have marked the pair’s first performance since 2019. As recently as Oct. 28, Kirke shared plans to perform with Gold Derby, telling the publication, “I think the secret is out that we will perform,” before “cautiously” confirming. “I’m not at liberty to say which songs,” he added. “I mean, quite honestly, I don’t give a s–t. We’re going to play, and whatever Paul chooses is fine by me! Just to play with him again is going to be a real thrill for me. I missed him.” Trending Stories Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux Dead at 78 Lawsuit Against Spotify Claims ‘Billions’ of Drake Streams Were ‘Fraudulent’ Russell Simmons Owed Millions to His Accusers. Have They Finally Found Justice? George Clooney Says It Was a ‘Mistake’ for Kamala Harris to Replace Joe Biden in Election Rodgers himself hinted at the performance to Rolling Stone, saying, “Well, we may well. We’ll see how we go.” He added that the Rock Hall has told them “They want us to, and I may. I haven’t decided what songs to sing at this point in time. But it could be ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy.’” Iggy Pop, Olivia Rodrigo, Elton John, David Letterman, and Beck are also set to appear at the induction ceremony. Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, the White Stripes, Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye and Lenny Waronker will also be honored. Grateful Dead Honor Donna Jean Godchaux's 'Unmistakable Voice and Radiant Spirit' Jon Blistein Halsey Spent Last Night in the ER, But Is Still 'Ready to Rock Tonight' in Boston Health Matters Jon Blistein Gretchen Wilson on Why 'The Road' Has Taylor Sheridan's 'Magic Touch' road warrior Joseph Hudak María Zardoya Announces Winter in the Garden Solo Tour as Not for Radio On the Road Mankaprr Conteh Kelly Clarkson Extends 2026 Vegas Residency Ahead of First Show Since Brandon Blackstock’s Death Viva Las Vegas Jon Blistein Go to PMC.com Most Popular 'When Women Thrive, the Community Thrives': Inside Variety's Power of Women Event Featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, Sydney Sweeney, Kate Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger and Wanda Sykes 'Dancing With the Stars’ Crowns Dance Marathon Winner as One Contestant Suffers an Injury on Halloween Night: See the Scores, Who Went Home MLB Should Abolish the Intentional Walk After Shohei Ohtani Debacle We Unofficially Know Who Mel Owens Picks in The Golden Bachelor Finale You might also like Diane Ladd, Actress in ‘Wild at Heart’ and ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ and Laura Dern’s Mother, Dies at 89 2 hours ago HOKA's Most Supportive Sneakers Start at $52 Right Now — Here's Where to Find the Best Early Black Friday Deals 5 hours ago Advent Calendar Shopping Has Commenced — Here Are the 9 Best Luxury Ones at Nordstrom, Fit for Every Gifting Budget 5 hours ago Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson on Zoloft, Method Acting, and the Anxious Romance of ‘Die My Love’ 4 hours ago Louisville QB Miller Moss Becomes New Rep of House v. NCAA Class 3 hours ago Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 Rolling Stone, LLC. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.com VIP
