Mick Ralphs, the influential guitarist and songwriter known for shaping the hard rock sound of the 1970s with bands like Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, passed away on June 23 at age 81. His death, confirmed by a publicist, followed a lengthy struggle after suffering a stroke in 2016. Ralphs co-founded Bad Company in 1973, producing hits such as "Can't Get Enough" and "Ready for Love," with a blues-based, straightforward rock sound. His contributions significantly influenced classic rock music and continue to resonate with fans.
"We just sang real simple songs in a simple way that got to people. We didn't try to tart them up with orchestral arrangements..."
Collection
[
|
...
]