Songwriter guitarist and founding member of the classic rock bands dies

Legendary British guitarist Mick Ralphs, co-founder of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died at age 81.

The band confirmed his passing on their website, marking the end of an era for classic rock.

Ralphs had been mostly bedridden since a 2016 stroke, shortly after his final performance with Bad Company at London’s O2 Arena.

Paul Rodgers paid tribute, calling Ralphs a brilliant guitarist, songwriter, and friend.

Ralphs was set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2025 with Bad Company, a long-awaited honor.

He first gained fame with Mott the Hoople in the late 1960s, and his songwriting talent shone with hits like “Ready for Love,”

later re-recorded with Bad Company. He also wrote “Can’t Get Enough” and co-wrote “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” helping to define 1970s British rock.

Born in Herefordshire, Ralphs began his career with the Doc Thomas Group before forming Mott the Hoople and later

Bad Company in 1973. Though he avoided the spotlight, his guitar work and melodies became iconic. Ralphs’ legacy

endures through decades of influential music, leaving a lasting impact on fans and fellow musicians alike.

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