hot dog Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 This is taken from Brian May's website: Bad Company will ride again this summer -- for one night only. The '70s rock troupe plans to reunite for a one-off show on Aug. 8 at the Seminole Hard Rock & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., the group's first performance since a 1999 reunion tour. And although frontman Paul Rodgers tells Billboard.com that "it'll be great to see the guys and play and go back down that road again just for one night," there's also a business component to the gig. "What I'm doing is protecting the legacy that we have built ... cementing the rights to the trademark Bad Company for touring," explains Rodgers, acknowledging that the group has learned of plans for at least one bogus Bad Company planning to hit the road. "I can't really go into that because it's kind of in the hands of our lawyers at the moment. But there are a lot of things that make it necessary to reinforce our rights here. He continues, "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 misuing our trademark and mislead the fans will be liable to legal action." Rodgers will be joined in August by original Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs and drummer Simon Kirke, who continued the group with other singers after Rodgers left in 1982. Lynn Sorenson from Rodgers' solo band will take the place of late bassist Boz Burrell, who died in 2006. The show will be dedicated to the memory of Steve Weiss, the longtime attorney for Bad Company, Led Zeppelin and Swan Song Records, who passed away last week in Florida. It will also be recorded for a DVD that will accompany a Bad Company compilation expected out later this year. "I think it should be pure Bad Company and nothing else," Rodgers says of the show's repertoire. "We're gonna dig into the catalog a little bit. There are some great songs there I'd like to revisit, like 'Simple Man,' and of course the favorites, too," such as "Can't Get Enough," "Bad Company," "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Rock'N'Roll Fantasy." Rodgers does not expect to do more with Bad Company after this show, however, owing to his solo career and to his involvement with Queen + Paul Rodgers, which is working on final mixes for a studio album, tentatively titled "The Cosmos Rocks" and due out this fall. The group will start a world tour in September in Europe, and it recently previewed a new track, "C-lebrity," on British TV. "We're in great shape, actually," Rodgers says. "I think it touches a lot of emotions. Every song is different from every other song, but I do think there is a very powerful emotional content in every song. I'm a great believer in variety in music, and so are the other guys." © brianmay.com http://www.brianmay.com/whatsnew.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 This is taken from Brian May's website: Bad Company will ride again this summer -- for one night only. I wonder what that will be like? Back in the '70s, I really loved that band. I remember the first time I saw them when they were brought here by Grant and Jimmy - and Jimmy played with them when they opened for Foghat. I was just telling the story to my daughter about how my friends and I left before Foghat played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHD Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I simply love Bad Company. I'm pleased they are filming it for a DVD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGDAN Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I simply love Bad Company. I'm pleased they are filming it for a DVD My mate Des (Basil Desmangles, LOL) took his girlfriend to see Bad Co in the mid seventies, he said they were great, and this bloke called Jimmy Page turned up to jam. And he asked me if I knew of him, CXXT. Why me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Another favorite of mine also wish they would tour again.Saw Brian Howe this Year but He did not bill the show as Bad Company to His credit.there is only one real Bad Company and with Boz gone it will never be quite the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marolyn Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 ohhh goody...where do we register for the lottery!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheZeppyWanderer Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Just listening to the Nicky Horne show on Planet Rock. Nicky mentioned Paul Rodgers interview with Billboard, and brought up the point about having to do a gig to protect the trademark, or the touring name, whichever terminology you prefer. he also ASKED THE QUESTION ...." surely this applies to other bands ... and could this be the reason that other bands like Pink Floyd and Ld Zeppelin played their one off gigs .." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marolyn Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Just listening to the Nicky Horne show on Planet Rock. Nicky mentioned Paul Rodgers interview with Billboard, and brought up the point about having to do a gig to protect the trademark, or the touring name, whichever terminology you prefer. he also ASKED THE QUESTION ...." surely this applies to other bands ... and could this be the reason that other bands like Pink Floyd and Ld Zeppelin played their one off gigs .." say it ain't so, joe!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I simply love Bad Company. I'm pleased they are filming it for a DVD Yeah, I'd like to see them again. Paul Rodgers is as fit as a fiddle and his voice hasn't lost a thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Just got finished watching Paul Rogers in Glasgow really good Show .I last saw Him in Biloxi 97 with Skynyrd and Corey Stevens great show.My Friend Russell said He held the notes to long like He was in love with His own voice .He is My friend but He is also a dweeb.Paul Rogers is The Voice .He is My second favorite right behind Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAC64 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Can't wait for the DVD! One of the best bands of the 70's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHD Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Yeah, I'd like to see them again. Paul Rodgers is as fit as a fiddle and his voice hasn't lost a thing Paul is HOT I have the DVD that Al mentioned...Live In Glasgow...and he totally does it for me. He's definitely in my Top 5 of men who make me go completely gaga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 He has the golden foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Paul is HOT I have the DVD that Al mentioned...Live In Glasgow...and he totally does it for me. He's definitely in my Top 5 of men who make me go completely gaga He 's cool. He's got a natural soul voice and sings with the passion of a great soul singer. He'll be around for a long time yet with those pipes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Symbol Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 He has the golden foot. Bad Company - classic band. Paul Rodgers - fabulous singer. Paul Rodgers' hairpiece - WTF!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I'm looking to go to this show (as it won't be too far a drive). Thanks, MissHD, I didn't see the original thread since I was on vacation when it was originally posted. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 just saw this thread.....anyone going to the concert? i love paul rodgers voice, loved the firm......listening to it now. bad company and free are two are my fave all time bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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