Rock artists from around the world are participating in a tribute to Bad Company , with a release scheduled for October, ahead of the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .
Slash , Halestorm , Blackberry Smoke , Black Stone Cherry , The Struts , Dirty Honey , and other artists have recorded versions of Bad Company songs for a new tribute album. Titled * Can't Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company* , the album will be released on October 24th, shortly before the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke , original members of Bad Company, also participate in the project. They recorded the track "Seagull" alongside Joe Elliott and Phil Collen of Def Leppard . Rodgers also sings on "Shooting Star," accompanied by Halestorm.
First track from the Bad Company tribute album.
The first track released from the album is a cover of “Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy ,” performed by the British band The Struts. The song has a music video filmed at Apogee Studios in Santa Monica, produced by Bob Clearmountain.
Regarding the tribute, Struts vocalist Luke Spiller says: “We are delighted that British music legends Bad Company have finally received their well-deserved induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was a real pleasure to honor them with our cover of Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy, and I hope they enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it.”
In statements released by the record label, Paul Rodgers commented on the experience of listening to the covers. According to him, the musicians involved enthusiastically embraced the project. “It’s been very interesting to hear other musicians interpreting our songs,” says Rodgers. “I spent some time listening and found myself smiling quite a bit. I’m deeply impressed that these artists wanted to pay tribute to Bad Company. We’re grateful that everyone played with all their heart on this release. You can hear it.”
Bad Company's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be part of the celebrations marking the band's 50-year career, which began with the release of their first album in 1974.
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