Mick Ralphs, Bad Company and Mott the Hoople Co-Founder, Dead at 81
Singer-songwriter Mick Ralphs, who was a founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died at age 81.
The news was confirmed Monday by fellow bandmates Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke.
“Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional songs and memories,” Rodgers said in a statement, according to American Songwriter.
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