List of Bad Company band members

Bad Company
The original Bad Company in 1976. (L to R) Boz Burrell, Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs.
Background information
Genres	Rock, Hard rock, Blues rock
Years active	1973–1982, 1986–1999, 2001–2002, 2008–present

Members	Simon Kirke Mick Ralphs Paul Rodgers Howard Leese Todd Ronning

Past members	Boz Burrell Brian Howe Gregg Dechert Steve Price Larry Oakes Paul Cullen Dave "Bucket" Colwell Rick Wills Robert Hart Jaz Lochrie Lynn Sorenson

The following list details musicians who have been and still are members of the American band Bad Company since its formation in 1973. The band's current lineup includes original members Simon Kirke (drums), Mick Ralphs (guitar) and Paul Rodgers (lead vocals) joined by latter members Howard Leese (guitar, formerly of Heart) and Todd Ronning (bass guitar). The band has gone through many lineup changes throughout its career. The only member to appear in every lineup is drummer Simon Kirke. He is the only member of the band to have performed at every Bad Company concert and to appear on every album. Mick Ralphs is currently still a part of the band but is being temporarily replaced by former Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson for the bands 2016 United States tour. While still officially a member of the band in 1990-1991, Ralphs also sat out most of their Holy Water tour. This time he was temporarily replaced by Geoff Whitehorn.

In 2008 Mick Ralphs performed a series of shows as Mick Ralphs' Bad Company. That band featured Ralphs and former Bad Company members Robert Hart (vocals), Dave "Bucket" Colwell (guitar) and Jaz Lochrie (bass) joined by Gary "Harry" James (drums).

Current members

Simon Kirke: Active: 1973–1982, 1986–1999, 2001–2002, 2008–present; Instruments: drums, percussion, backing vocals, (occasional) lead vocals, (occasional) guitar; Studio release contributions: all studio Bad Company releases; Live release contributions: all live Bad Company releases

Mick Ralphs: Active: 1973–1982, 1986–1999, 2008–present; Instruments: guitar, backing vocals, keyboards; Studio release contributions: all studio Bad Company releases; Live release contributions: all live Bad Company releases sans In Concert: Merchants of Cool (2002); Notes: Sat out most of the band's Holy Water tour (replaced by Geoff Whitehorn) and the band's 2016 United States tour (replaced by Rich Robinson)

Paul Rodgers: Active: 1973–1982, 1998–1999, 2001–2002, 2008–present; Instruments: lead vocals, (occasional) rhythm guitar, keyboards, harmonica; Studio release contributions: all studio Bad Company releases from Bad Company (1974) to Rough Diamonds (1982), The Original Bad Company Anthology (1999, 4 new tracks); Live release contributions: all live Bad Company releases sans What You Hear Is What You Get: The Best of Bad Company (1993)

Howard Leese: Active: 2008-present; Instruments: guitar; Studio release contributions: none; Live release contributions: Hard Rock Live (2010), Live at Wembley (2011)

Todd Ronning: Active: 2012-present; Instruments: bass guitar; Studio release contributions: none; Live release contributions: none

Former members

Boz Burrell: Active: 1973-1982, 1986, 1998-1999; Instruments: bass guitar, backing vocals; Studio release contributions: all studio Bad Company releases from Bad Company (1974) to Rough Diamonds (1982), The Original Bad Company Anthology (1999, 4 new tracks); Live release contributions: Live in Albuquerque 1976 (2006), Live in Concert 1977 & 1979 (2016)

Brian Howe: Active: 1986-1994; Instruments: lead vocals, (occasional) saxophone; Studio release contributions: all studio Bad Company releases from Fame and Fortune (1986) to Here Comes Trouble (1992); Live release contributions: What You Hear Is What You Get: The Best of Bad Company (1993)

Gregg Dechert: Active: 1986-1987; Instruments: keyboards; Studio release contributions: Fame and Fortune (1986); Live release contributions: none

Steve Price: Active: 1986, 1986-1990; Instruments: bass guitar, backing vocals; Studio release contributions: Fame and Fortune (1986), Dangerous Age (1988); Live release contributions: none

Larry Oakes: Active: 1988-1989; Instruments: guitar, backing vocals, keyboards; Studio release contributions: none; Live release contributions: none

Paul Cullen: Active: 1990-1992; Instruments: bass guitar; Studio release contributions: none; Live release contributions: none

Dave "Bucket" Colwell: Active: 1992–1998, 2001–2002; Instruments: guitar, backing vocals, keyboards; Studio release contributions: Here Comes Trouble (1992), Company of Strangers (1995), Stories Told & Untold (1996); Live release contributions: What You Hear Is What You Get: The Best of Bad Company (1993), In Concert: Merchants of Cool (2002)

Rick Wills: Active: 1992–1998, 2001; Instruments: bass guitar; Studio release contributions: Here Comes Trouble (1992), Company of Strangers (1995), Stories Told & Untold (1996); Live release contributions: What You Hear Is What You Get: The Best of Bad Company (1993)

Robert Hart: Active: 1994–1998; Instruments: lead vocals; Studio release contributions: Company of Strangers (1995), Stories Told & Untold (1996); Live release contributions: none

Jaz Lochrie: Active: 2002; Instruments: bass guitar; Studio release contributions: none; Live release contributions: In Concert: Merchants of Cool (2002)

Lynn Sorensen: Active: 2008-2010; Instruments: bass guitar; Studio release contributions: none; Live release contributions: Hard Rock Live (2010), Live at Wembley (2011)

Former touring members

Geoff Whitehorn: Active: 1990-1991; Instruments: guitar, backing vocals; Live release contributions: none; Notes: Filled in for Mick Ralphs on the band's Holy Water tour^[1]^[2]

Rich Robinson: Active: 2016; Instruments: guitar, backing vocals; Live release contributions: none; Notes: Filled in for Mick Ralphs on the band's 2016 United States tour^[3]

Session musicians

Sue Glover: Instruments: backing vocals; Studio release contributions: Bad Company (1974)

Sunny Leslie: Instruments: backing vocals; Studio release contributions: Bad Company (1974)

Mel Collins: Instruments: saxophone; Studio release contributions: Bad Company (1974), Burnin' Sky (1977), Rough Diamonds (1982)

Tim Hinkley: Instruments: keyboards; Studio release contributions: Burnin' Sky (1977)

John Cook: Instruments: keyboards; Studio release contributions: Rough Diamonds (1982)

Terry Thomas: Instruments: guitar, keyboards, backing vocals; Studio release contributions: Dangerous Age (1988), Holy Water (1990)

Felix Krish: Instruments: bass guitar; Studio release contributions: Holy Water (1990), Here Comes Trouble (1992)

Luke "Potato Skins" Antonello: Instruments: saxophone; Studio release contributions: Here Comes Trouble (1992)

Jeff Bova: Instruments: keyboards; Studio release contributions: Company of Strangers (1995)

Steve Smith: Instruments: keyboards; Studio release contributions: Company of Strangers (1995)

Jody Linscott: Instruments: percussion; Studio release contributions: Company of Strangers (1995)

Paul Carnes: Instruments: mandolin; Studio release contributions: Company of Strangers (1995)

Michael Kamen: Instruments: string arrangement; Studio release contributions: Company of Strangers (1995)

Timeline

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Lineups

Members of the original (and classic) lineup are in bold. Only each musician's primary instruments are shown next to their name.

Years	Members	Albums/Videos
1973-1982	Paul Rodgers – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Boz Burrell – bass, backing vocals Simon Kirke – drums	Bad Company (1974) Straight Shooter (1975) Run with the Pack (1976) Burnin' Sky (1977) Desolation Angels (1979) Rough Diamonds (1982) Live in Albuquerque 1976 (2006) Live in Concert 1977 & 1979 (2016)
The band was broken up between 1982 and 1986.
1986-1987	Brian Howe – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Steve Price – bass, backing vocals Simon Kirke – drums Gregg Dechert - keyboards	Fame and Fortune (1986)
1973-1982	Brian Howe – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Boz Burrell – bass, backing vocals Simon Kirke – drums Gregg Dechert - keyboards	no recordings, no live performances
1986-1987	Brian Howe – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Steve Price – bass, backing vocals Simon Kirke – drums Gregg Dechert - keyboards	no recordings, live performances only
1987-1988	Brian Howe – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Steve Price – bass, backing vocals Simon Kirke – drums	Dangerous Age (1988)
1988-1989	Brian Howe – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Larry Oakes – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Steve Price – bass, backing vocals Simon Kirke – drums	no recordings, live performances only
1989-1990	Brian Howe – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Steve Price – bass, backing vocals Simon Kirke – drums	no recordings, live performances only
1990	Brian Howe – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Simon Kirke – drums	Holy Water (1990)
1990-1992	Brian Howe – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Paul Cullen – bass Simon Kirke – drums with Geoff Whitehorn - guitar, backing vocals (1990-1991, live substitute for Mick Ralphs)	no recordings, live performances only
1992-1994	Brian Howe – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Dave "Bucket" Colwell – guitar, backing vocals Rick Willis – bass Simon Kirke – drums	Here Comes Trouble (1992) What You Hear Is What You Get: The Best of Bad Company (1993)
1994-1998	Robert Hart – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Dave "Bucket" Colwell – guitar, backing vocals Rick Willis – bass Simon Kirke – drums	Company of Strangers (1995) Stories Told & Untold (1996)
1998-1999	Paul Rodgers – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Boz Burrell – bass, backing vocals Simon Kirke – drums	The Original Bad Company Anthology (1999, 4 new tracks)
The band was broken up between 1999 and 2001.
2001	Paul Rodgers – lead vocals Dave "Bucket" Colwell – guitar, backing vocals Rick Willis – bass Simon Kirke – drums	no recordings, live performances only
2002	Paul Rodgers – lead vocals Dave "Bucket" Colwell – guitar, backing vocals Jaz Lochrie – bass Simon Kirke – drums	In Concert: Merchants of Cool (2002)
The band was broken up between 2002 and 2008.
2008-2010	Paul Rodgers – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Howard Leese – guitar, backing vocals Lynn Sorensen – bass Simon Kirke – drums	Hard Rock Live (2010) Live at Wembley (2011)
2010-2012	Paul Rodgers – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Howard Leese – guitar, backing vocals Simon Kirke – drums	no recordings, no live performances
2012-present	Paul Rodgers – lead vocals Mick Ralphs – guitar, backing vocals Howard Leese – guitar, backing vocals Todd Ronning – bass Simon Kirke – drums with Rich Robinson - guitar, backing vocals (2016–present, live substitute for Mick Ralphs)	no recordings, live performances only

References

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