Tuesday, December 22, 2009

CLASSIC ROCK & ROLL HONOURS 2009 SONGWRITER AWARD TO PAUL RODGERS

FANS PLEASE HELP

"Let's work together on this for Sophia"  Paul Rodgers

Baby Sophia requires several surgeries to live a somewhat normal life and when purchasing the Paul Rodgers issue (shown here) 50% of all sales will go to support her.

Fans can help when they purchase the latest issue of 22nd Century Rock http://www.22ndcenturyrockmagazine.com/ with Paul Rodgers on the cover, 50% of all proceeds go to help baby Sophia Smith with medical expenses. 

To learn more click on http://www.help4sophia.org/

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

ROCK FRIENDS MICK FLEETWOOD, JOE PERRY, JOE ELLIOTT AND OTHERS PAY TRIBUTE TO PAUL ON HIS 60TH

To hear the comments, press the play button:

The show is in 3 segments, each an hour long. You can skip to the beginning of each segment.

Monday, November 30, 2009

NEW 3 DISC LIVE CD - PAUL RODGERS AT HAMMERSMITH APOLLO

This recording is an exclusive 3 disc live CD of Paul Rodgers’ Hammersmith Apollo show from 6th November 2009 in London. 

This CD is only available from Concert Live and features many of Paul's classic hits from Bad Company, Free, The Firm back catalogues and his Grammy nominated  solo career. It also includes a song that he wrote and recorded with Queen on their recent CD release "The Cosmos Rocks."

Guests who joined Paul on stage that evening were singer Deborah Bonham,sister of Led Zeppelin's late drummer John Bonham and Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs.

The live CD is strictly limited edition and features the full live show and an exclusive 3rd bonus disc that includes photo’s from the night and behind the scenes footage. This backstage video content is exclusive to this live CD, you will not see this anywhere else!

http://www.concertlive.co.uk/tour.php?id=85

Sunday, November 29, 2009

DR. PAUL RODGERS - IT'S OFFICIAL

Paul Rodgers awarded Honourary Doctorate.  Legendary singer/songwriter Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, The Firm, Queen + Solo) received an Honourary Doctorate of Letters degree from his hometown University in Middlesbrough England. 

"Having spent the day amongst the welcoming people of this high achieving University I am inspired and elated.  This doctorate means a lot to me, I am surprised, humbled and honoured indeed." Paul Rodgers

Teesside University who presented Paul with the Honourary Doctorate was just voted the #1 University in all of England.

Click here to watch video of Paul receiving his award

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

JULY 18TH OFFICIALLY DECLARED NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY WITH CONCERTS TO BE HELD AROUND THE WORLD

On November 10, 2009 the United Nations unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 18th July, Nelson Mandela's birthday, as "Nelson Mandela International Day".  This is a historical event as it is the first time that the United Nations has designated an international day in the name of an individual.

One of Rock's Ambassadors for Nelson Mandela's 46664 Campaign Rodgers feels:

"I believe it is only fitting and right that after so many years of giving hope to so many that his birthday July 18th has been chosen for the world to celebrate a truly gifted peacemaker and a great man, Nelson Mandela." Paul Rodgers

The celebration of Mandela Day started this year in New York and the city of Madrid Spain has been chosen for 2010, with concerts to follow every year.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

PAUL RODGERS & BAD COMPANY ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE U.K. TOUR

Paul Rodgers & Bad Company announce exclusive U.K. dates 

Breaking News:  Very Special Guest Joe Perry Project

Arpil 1 - Birmingham LG Arena
April 2 - Manchester Arena
April 4 - Sheffield City Hall
April 5 - Cardiff CIA
April 7 - Newcastle Arena
April 8 - Glasgow Clyde
April 10 - Brighton Center
April 11 - Wembley Arena

VIP Tickets are available.

Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.livenation.co.uk

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

LIVE IN UKRAINE AVAILABLE NOW IN NORTH AMERICA

Queen + Paul Rodgers Live DVD Live In Ukraine is now available in North America.

Grab your copy today!

Available at Amazon.com

CD NOW AVAILABLE!!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

NOVEMBER 6TH SOLD OUT SHOW AT THE HAMMERSMITH APOLLO

November 6th - As part of the Classic Rock Magazine Concert Series Rodgers Sold Out show at the Hammersmith Apollo  featured special guests Deborah Bonham & Mick Ralphs.

Photos: Paul with Deborah Bonham by: copyright www.thilorahn.de 2009 / Mick Ralphs & Howard Leese by: copyright www.thilorahn.de 2009

Monday, November 9, 2009

JEFF BECK & JIMMY PAGE PRESENT PAUL WITH CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE 2009 SONGWRITER AWARD

Jeff Beck & Jimmy Page present Paul with Classic Rock Magazines 2009 Songwriter Award.  A gala evening was held at London's Park Tower Hotel. 

Other winners for the evening included Led Zeppelin's John Bonham, this award was presented by Paul to John's mother Joan and sister Deborah Bonham. Other attendees were Joe Perry, Billy Gibbons, Pete Townsend, Iron Maiden, Ronnie Wood, Tonny Iommi, Brian May, Ginger Baker, Chrissy Hynde, Iggy Pop, Anvil and others. 

Photos will be available in Decembers issue of Classic Rock Magazine. 

PAUL RODGERS’ BIG NIGHT

At last week’s Classic Rock Roll of Honor awards show, Paul Rodgers was given the Classic Songwriter Award, and some big names handed the singer songwriter the trophy.  Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page bestowed Paul with the award as he received a standing ovation from his peers.  Later in the night, at the request of the late-Led Zeppelin drummer’s family, Rodgers presented the Tommy Vance Inspiration award to John Bonham.  Bonham’s mother and sister accepted the award.

Monday, November 9, 2009

PAUL RODGERS RECEIVES HONOURARY DOCTORATE DEGREE

An Archbishop, a Rock Star and a Formula One Engineer are among those to receive honourary degrees from Teesside University this month.

Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, Paul Rodgers, the founding member,main songwriter and lead singer of Free, plus F1 engineer Rob Smedley will receive their accolades on Friday, November 27.
Also receiving honorary degrees will be romantic novelist Adele Parks and Trevor Arnold MBE, former managing director of Thornaby-based K Home International.

They will receive their degrees from university chancellor Lord Sawyer at Middlesbrough Town Hall.


Singer-songwriter Paul was born in Middlesbrough and was the founding member and main songwriter of the bands Free, Bad Company and The Firm with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
He most recently toured as Queen and Paul Rodgers and as a Grammy nominated solo artist his recent Debut Solo DVD Live in Glasgow is certified Gold and charted at #1 in Canada, #2 in the Japan, #3 in the Us and#4 in the UK. He has released 30 albums and sold over 90 million records. He will receive the degree of Doctor of Letters.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

PAUL RECORDS AT LONDON'S ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS

November 2009

A moving tribute song was recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios to raise money for the Royal British Legion with Paul Rodgers, Bee Gee's Robin Gibb, Michael Bolton, Paul Carrack (Mike & the Mechanics), Soul singer Mica Paris and Lee Mead to name a few heading a star studded line up.

Pipes and Drums from the Scottish Regiment with a noted piper who played on Paul McCartneys' "Mull of Kintyre",  The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performed  on the song "We Will Remember Them" written by Mark Read.

"We Will Remember Them is available in stores and for download on itunes.

http://www.wewillrememberthem.net

Proceeds go to:  www.helpforheroes.org.uk

Paul with Michael Bolton

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

BAD COMPANY: HARD ROCK LIVE ON VH1 CLASSICS CHANNEL

Thursday, October 8, 1:00 a.m.
Friday, October 9, 3:30 p.m.

All times listed are Eastern time.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

BOB GELDOF HONOURED WITH PRESTIGIOUS MALAIKA AWARD

Bob Geldof honoured with the prestigious Malaika Award (Malaika meaning "Angel" in Swahili) for his dedication to the children of Africa.  Performing at the gala celebration, Paul Rodgers, Michael McDonald and Beth Nielsen Chapman.

Michael McDonald, Paul Rodgers, Beth Nielsen Chapman & Bob Geldof.

photos by: Brad Gregory

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

PAUL RODGERS TO PERFORM WITH AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR SEP29

Paul Rodgers to Perform When Internationally Acclaimed African Children’s Choir Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Vancouver!

Vancouver, BC (September 22nd, 2009) – The internationally acclaimed African Children’s Choir will celebrate 25 years of helping Africa’s most vulnerable children, with a special Anniversary Gala Celebration at the Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver on September 29th.
Irish-born singer/songwriter, actor and political activist Bob Geldof will be presented with the prestigious Malaika Award – Malaika meaning “Angel” in Swahili – for his dedicated and extraordinary commitment to Africa.
The evening will also feature special performances by the African Children’s Choir and guests the legendary Paul Rodgers (Bad Company, Queen & Solo) and Beth Nielsen Chapman, both highly acclaimed singer/songwriters. “ If you ever get a chance to see and hear the African Children’s choir I guarantee your heart will be uplifted.”  Paul Rodgers
Based in Langley, BC, with additional offices around the world, the African Children’s Choir has been working with Africa’s most vulnerable children since 1984.
For 25 years the African Children’s Choir has been raising awareness of the plight of Africa’s most vulnerable children, and showing the beauty, dignity and potential of each Africa child.
“The children in the Choir represent millions of children in Africa,” says the Choir’s founder Ray Barnett. “They are bright, articulate and motivated. We believe they can make a difference.”
Over 800 children have been part of the African Children’s Choir, and thousands more have been helped through the Choir’s work in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria and Ghana. Former Choir members are now doctors, teachers, journalists, engineers and more.
The African Children’s Choir has entertained around the world at small community concerts and high profile events, bringing the children’s message of hope to millions.
In the past five years alone, the African Children's Choir has appeared on both Canadian Idol and American Idol, Canada AM and Good Morning America, “Ellen”, The Tonight Show and many others. They have performed alongside other celebrities at Toronto’s OneXOne Gala, Nashville4Africa, Live 8 in London, and Nelson Mandela’s 46664 concert in George, South Africa. The Choir has entertained President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Queen Elizabeth II, President Museveni of Uganda, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and thousands of other celebrities, dignitaries and world leaders.
For tickets to the African Children’s Choir 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration, and for more information on the African Children’s Choir, visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com.

Friday, September 18, 2009

PAUL RODGERS WITH BAD COMPANY & THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

For the first time Paul Rodgers and Bad Company appear on stage with the Doobie Brothers and performed Rodgers hit "Rock n' Roll Fantasy"

Thursday, September 17, 2009

JIMMY BOWSKILL

Left to Right: Dan Neill-Drums, Wayne Deadder - Bass & Vocals, Jimmy Bowskill - Guitar & Vocals

Jimmy Bowskill an 18 year old Canadian Guitarist/Singer who reminds Rodgers of his soul mate guitarist Free's Paul Kossoff seen together after Bowskill's sold out concert in Canada. Visit www.jimmybowskill.com

His latest CD that features two of Paul Rodgers' songs recorded with Free: "Walk in My Shadow" & "Ride on Pony"

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

STEVE RODGERS FIRST CANADIAN CONCERT

Steve Rodgers performing his first Canadian Concert before a sold out crowd.

Photo by Brenda Murti

New Release available only at www.myspace.com/steverodgersmusic

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

THIS YEAR'S 41 PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

THANK YOU FANS!

We have announced this year's 41 winners in our prizes section.

Please click here to see the list.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

RARE AUTOGRAPH ITEM FOR SARAH McLACHLAN AUCTION

Paul Rodgers & Bad Company auction rare framed photo from 2009 and an autographed Bad Co album cover.  For auction details click on:   http://www.vancouvermusicindustry.com/

In 2002  The Sarah McLachlan Foundation partnered with Arts Umbrella to open its first free music school in Vancouver’s inner city – The Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach – An Arts Umbrella Project.
Focused on excellence, students receive high quality music instruction in guitar, piano, percussion and choir.  The school is dedicated to helping young people find their voice.  It encourages students to achieve, to explore their creative potential and to develop a sense of community that will inspire them to succeed in life.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

BAD COMPANY DIGITAL DOWNLOADS NOW AVAILABLE

BAD COMPANY MAKES DIGITAL DEBUT

The Band’s First Six Studio Albums, Plus Hits Collection 10 From 6, 
Available Digitally for the First Time 

Surviving Members of Original Lineup Launch 10-Date U.S. Tour on June 17

Available Exclusively on iTunes on June 16,
All Other DSPs on June 30

LOS ANGELES — The surviving members of the original Bad Company lineup — singer Paul Rodgers, guitarist Mick Ralphs, and drummer Simon Kirke — will reunite this summer for a 10-date U.S. tour that begins June 17 in Hollywood, FL at Hard Rock Live. A day before the tour kicks off, Rhino will celebrate the band’s return with the digital debut of Bad Company’s six Swan Song albums, and its multiplatinum hits collection 10 From 6.

On June 16, Rhino will digitally release Straight Shooter, Run With The Pack, Burnin’ Sky, Desolation Angels, Rough Diamonds, and 10 From 6 exclusively on iTunes for $9.99 each, with the band’s eponymous debut available for $7.99. The albums will be released to all other digital service providers two weeks later on June 30.

Bad Company’s multiplatinum hits such as “Can’t Get Enough,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Shooting Star,” “Movin’ On,” “Ready For Love,” and “Rock & Roll Fantasy” propelled them to the forefront of the ’70s arena rock movement. To coincide with the new tour and digital catalog releases, mastertones, ringback tones and sms tones for all six of the aforementioned tracks are available now for the first time from all mobile carriers.

The original quartet – bassist Boz Burrell died in 2006 — debuted in 1974 as the first band   signed to Led Zeppelin’s Swan Song label. Their first album topped the charts and was certified platinum five times thanks to the hits “Movin’ On,” “Can't Get Enough,” “Bad Company,” and “Ready For Love” The band returned the following year with Straight Shooter, a triple-platinum album that peaked at #3 and featured the hits “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Good Lovin’ Gone Bad.”

Bad Company notched its third consecutive platinum album in 1976 with Run With The Pack, a Top 5 album that featured the hits “Simple Man” and “Young Blood.” The group hit #3 on the charts in 1977 with its follow-up, Burnin’ Sky. The band returned two years later with the double platinum Desolation Angels and in 1982 with its final Swan Song release, Rough Diamonds. In 1985, Bad Company released its double-platinum hits collection 10 From 6, the title a sly reference to the collection’s 10 songs from six albums. The band will release a new live DVD featuring the original lineup, Hard Rock Live, later this year.

Friday, June 12, 2009

$100,000 GIVEAWAY

Paul & Cynthia Rodgers are doing RANDOM ACTS of KINDNESS and giving $100 to unsuspecting fans. 

During this economically challenging time the two are inspired to help out to the tune of $100,000.

Names will be randomly drawn from the fan base. 

To register click here.

So far 238 fans from US, Canada, India, Italy, Germany, England, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, Finland & Sweden have received $100

As well, some lucky fans at last summer's Bad Company concerts were handed envelopes with cash.

"All we ask in return is that each person do a random act of kindness."  Cynthia Rodgers

For some of the $100 Winners comments click here.

Monday, May 18, 2009

EMINEM'S SINGLE FEATURES PAUL RODGERS

Eminem's new single "Beautiful" features samples of Paul Rodgers' voice from "Reaching Out"
Eminem was moved by Rodgers voice when he heard the track a couple years back.

Rodgers comments "Beautiful's lyrics are very honest just like Eminem."

You can hear the song and see the video on www.youtube.com

Thursday, April 30, 2009

A PREMIERE, QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS IN JAPAN

A premiere! Sun., May. 3rd 8:00 PM ET
Queen + Paul Rodgers - Super Live In Japan Highlights -

Paul Rodgers has long been a favorite in Japan.  In 2005  Japan's Player Magazine's reader poll voted Paul  the # 1 BEST VOCALIST.
 This concert features the best of the 2nd night at Saitama Arena on October 27th, 2005. After a globetrotting tour across Europe and North America from March 2005, Queen+Paul Rodgers were on top of their game in Japan, putting on a magnificent show.

The concert will air again
Mon., May. 4th 12:50 AM ET
Queen + Paul Rodgers - Super Live In Japan Highlights
Sun., May. 10th 6:55 PM ET
Queen + Paul Rodgers - Super Live In Japan Highlights

http://www.hd.net/concertseries.html

Tuesday, March 14, 2009

RODGERS #2 GREATEST SINGER BY CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE

50 Greatest singers in Rock as voted by Classic Rock Magazine.  Freddie Mercury voted #1.

Friday, March 27, 2009

RODGERS AND BAD COMPANY TO DO 10 EXCLUSIVE CONCERTS

Paul Rodgers and Bad Company to do 10 exclusive concerts beginning in June with Rodgers' friends "The Doobie Brothers" kicking off eight of the concerts.

*update Mar 30*

Los Angeles, CA – March 30, 2009 – The original members of Bad Company have announced they will reunite for a series of 10 exclusive concerts in the U.S. this summer. The opening show will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, FL on June 17 with select dates on the tour featuring The Doobie Brothers. Previously, founding members Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke (original member Boz Burrell passed away in 2006) performed a one-off concert at the very same venue on August 8, 2008, recording a live concert DVD before a sold-out crowd. The DVD, titled “Bad Company – Hard Rock Live” will be available exclusively at shows during the concert run and is tentatively set for official release this summer, August 8, via Image Entertainment. Prior to their one performance in 2008, the band had not performed together in nearly a decade.

Rodgers, celebrating over four decades as a writing and recording artist (Free, Bad Company, The Firm, Queen + Paul Rodgers), released his debut solo DVD “Live in Glasgow,” which would go on to chart #1 and become certified Gold in Canada, as well as chart # 3 in the US and # 4 in the UK. Rodgers also released a new studio album titled “The Cosmos Rocks” with Queen + Paul Rodgers and capped 2008 with a sold-out Q+PR world tour. Most recently, Rolling Stone named Rodgers one of the “Top 100 Singers of All Time” and England’s Planet Rock Radio fan poll placed him at #3 on their “Greatest Voices of Rock” list. “These dates are to thank the fans for keeping the music alive,” said Rodgers. “I invited my friends The Doobie Brothers because I’ve always loved their music and them as people.”

“It's great to be back with Paul and Simon,” said Ralphs. “We made great music together and had the time of our lives doing it. I'm really looking forward to getting back out there this summer.” Ralphs has announced plans to participate in five reunion shows with 70s rock band Mott the Hoople at the Hammersmith Apollo in London this October.

“We had such a ball playing together again that we have decided to do some selective shows this summer,” said Kirke. “We’re also looking forward to the release of our live DVD.”

Bad Company’s multi-platinum hits such as “Can’t Get Enough,” “Feel Like Makin Love,” “Rock Steady,” “Movin’ On,” “Shooting Star,” “Rock & Roll Fantasy” and “Bad Company” helped propel them to the forefront of the 70s arena rock movement. Rodgers’ concept to write a song titled the same as the bands’ name and album was a first. To this day, the multi-platinum Bad Co. album arguably remains one of the most accomplished debuts in rock history. Throughout the 70s Rodgers’ and Ralphs’ songwriting continued to yield hit after hit including “Seagull,” “Run with the Pack,” and “Burnin’ Sky,” making Bad Company one of the biggest concert attractions of the decade. The group’s multi-platinum award-winning greatest hits set 10 from 6 has become a record collection staple.

For more updates and information, please visit the band on the web at www.badcompany.com and www.paulrodgers.com

For more information on upcoming VIP ticket pre-sales, please visit https://tixx1.artistarena.com/badcompany

Bad Company 2009 tour itinerary:

Monday, Febuary 23, 2009

RODGERS ON COVER OF GOLDMINE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

OUT NOW!

Friday, Febuary 20, 2009

PAUL FEATURED ON THE MARCH COVER OF 22ND CENTURY ROCK

22nd Century Rock Magazine out MARCH 21 Features Rodgers on the cover and a Rare Centerfold Poster, Available Worldwide, click on the link:  http://22ndcenturyrockmagazine.com/locations.html

Monday, January 5, 2009

RODGERS #2 BEST VOCALIST IN PLAYER MAGAZINE READERS POLL

Paul Rodgers was chosen as the #2 best vocalist in Player magazine's readers poll in Japan.

Monday, January 5, 2009

RODGERS VOTED #3 ROCK'S GREATEST VOICES

ROBERT PLANT beat legends MICK JAGGER and DAVID BOWIE to top a poll of the greatest voices in rock.
The Led Zeppelin front man led a host of Brit talents in the vote by digital radio station Planet.

And the Rolling Stones lead singer came an amazing ninth with Bowie coming in at 11.

Queen’s FREDDIE MERCURY and PAUL RODGERS of Free came second and third and The Who frontman Roger Daltrey came fifth.

“It’s great to see Britain has produced the top three greatest rock vocalists of all time,” said Planet Rock Programming Director Trevor White.

The Top 40 Greatest Voices in Rock

1. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)
2. Freddie Mercury (Queen)
3. Paul Rodgers (Free/ Bad Company)
4. Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)
5. Roger Daltrey (The Who)
6. David Coverdale (Whitesnake)
7. Axl Rose (Guns ‘N’ Roses)
8. Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
9. Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones)

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/music/article2090095.ece