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English guitarist, vocalist and songwriter MICK RALPHS - who was a founding member of both Mott The Hoople and Bad Company, passed away earlier today June 23, 2025 at the age of 81. He had three tenures in Bad Company: 1973-1982, 1986-1999, and 2008-2016. Paul Rodgers of Free first met Mick Ralphs in 1971. After an inspired jam session and a mutual sharing of songs, Ralphs made the bold decision to leave Mott The Hoople and form a new band with Rodgers, and Bad Company was born. Adding former King Crimson bassist/vocalist Boz Burrell and drummer Simon Kirke, the band was complete. With the help of Led Zeppelin's legendary manager Peter Grant, Bad Company became the first band signed to Zeppelin's Swan Song label. In a fitting tribute to the band's enduring influence, Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year in 2025.
Music fans and historians have a new go-to destination for exploring the rich cultural legacy of rock, metal, punk, and pop music on Long Island and beyond. Librarian Darren Paltrowitz (and author of DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World) has launched a comprehensive and free historical resource: MUSIC ON LONG ISLAND: ROCK, PUNK, METAL & MORE. The LibGuide brings together decades of music history, spotlighting the legacy of legendary acts such as Metallica, Led Zeppelin, KISS, U2, Aerosmith, AC/DC, The Ramones, and Madonna — all of whom have performed or left their mark on Long Island. Featuring links to rare photos, interviews, flyers, concert footage, audio clips, and archival news articles, the guide serves as an evolving digital archive, accessible to fans, researchers, and educators alike. Check it at libguides.freeportlibrary.info/musiconlongisland.
AC/DC will bring their Power Up Stadium Tour home to Australia later this year. Five shows have been booked throughout November and December. November 12 - Melbourne - Cricket Ground. 21 - Sydney - Accor Stadium. 30 - Adelaide - BP Adelaide Grand Final. December 4 - Perth - Optus Stadium. 14 - Brisbane - Suncorp Stadium.
