With Bad Company officially set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this fall, the legendary band‘s very first tribute album is also on schedule to arrive just in time to commemorate the honor.
Due on October 24th is “Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company”, a collection of classic tracks from the group’s repertoire revamped with the aid of special guests including HARDY, The Pretty Reckless, Joe Elliott and Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Charley Crockett, Dirty Honey, Halestorm, Black Stone Cherry, The Pretty Reckless and more.
Adding a layer of authenticity to these songs is the involvement of both Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke.
“Bad Company has always been one of those bands that just hits you in the chest – raw, soulful and real,” said Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke. “‘Run with the Pack’ is like a masterclass in groove and grit. There’s simplicity to it that’s so powerful – no frills, just feel. You don’t need to dress it up – it’s just honest. Paul Rodgers’ voice is cool confidence, never overdone, just authentic. That kind of music doesn’t age; it just gets cooler.”
Here’s Blackberry Smoke‘s rendition of “Run With the Pack,” featuring Rodgers and Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor, shared to preview the collection:
Said Rodgers: “Blackberry Smoke absolutely channelled the essence of the song and everyone delivered from their souls. I love every aspect of their performance harmonies, guitars and delivery!”
Also shared thus far is “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy,” as covered by English glam/rock/pop band The Struts:
“Bad Company are plain and simply one of the cornerstones of rock and roll,” said Marc LaBelle, lead vocalist of Dirty Honey. “Their music has been part of the soundtrack of my life for as long as I can remember. Paul Rodgers voice is timeless, classic, and like a fine wine only got better with age.”
I never imagined I’d be asked to cut a Bad Company tune, especially this one. I grew up cranking the volume anytime it was on a classic rock station in Texas. Still do. It’s an untouchable and timeless song. I only hope I can do it some justice.”
Said Joe Elliott: “I’ve loved Bad Company since the very beginning, a phenomenal combination of two of my favourite bands, Free & Mott The Hoople, what’s not to love?! What a privilege it is for myself & Phil to cover one of my favourite Bad Co songs WITH Paul & Simon! Wow!”
HARDY added: “There’s a short list of bands my dad played for me as a young boy that shaped my love for rock n’ roll, and Bad Company is on that list. It’s a very cool and surreal moment to be part of this project.”
Slash said in a statement, “Bad Company was the background music of an important period in my youth. They were such a great band, and a huge influence on me then and still are today.”
Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs passed away in June at age 81, so both this tribute album and the band’s Rock Hall induction will serve as a tribute to his lasting influence.
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