Paul Rodgers, the iconic singer for Bad Company, has announced his inability to participate in the upcoming 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony due to ongoing health concerns. Rodgers conveyed his regrets via a note posted on the band's social media platforms on Monday, November 3, just days before the event scheduled at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Bad Company, a revered English rock supergroup, is set to be inducted into the Rock Hall in the Performer category. They will be honored alongside a diverse group of musical legends including Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes. Additionally, Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon are being inducted for Musical Influence.

Rodgers, 75, explained his decision in a statement, emphasizing the need to prioritize his health. While he stated he has no issues with his singing ability, he cited "the stress of everything else" as the preventing factor. Despite earlier plans for him to reunite with fellow surviving original member and drummer Simon Kirke to perform two songs, Rodgers' health has dictated a change of plans. Simon Kirke, along with other "outstanding musicians," will step in to perform in Rodgers' stead, with Rodgers assuring fans they are "guaranteed to rock."

The induction will honor Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, and late members guitarist Mick Ralphs and bassist Boz Burrell, for their profound impact as a 1970s rock juggernaut. Bad Company is renowned for hits such as “Bad Company” and “Can’t Get Enough” (both from 1974), “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Shooting Star” (both 1975), and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” (1979).

The band initially disbanded in 1982 but has since reunited multiple times over the years for tours and to record albums, with their last performance together occurring in 2019. In 2023, Simon Kirke had indicated that the band was likely done, primarily due to a series of health challenges faced by Rodgers in recent years. Rodgers himself revealed to CBS Mornings that year that he had suffered two major strokes—one in 2016 and another in 2019—in addition to 11 minor strokes, underscoring the severity of his health struggles.

The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be streamed live coast-to-coast on Disney+ this Saturday, November 8, at 8 p.m. ET, and will be available for streaming following the live broadcast. ABC will also air a primetime special featuring performance highlights and standout moments on January 1, at 8 p.m. ET, which will be available for streaming the following day on Hulu. The event promises an impressive lineup of performers and presenters, including Beck, Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Doja Cat, Elton John, Flea, Iggy Pop, J.I.D, Killer Mike, Maxwell, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, RAYE, Sleepy Brown, Taylor Momsen, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots.