A Summerland musician has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Paul Rodgers, founding member of Bad Company and Free, was the only Canadian inducted into the Hall of Fame this year.
Because of health concerns, Rodgers, 75, was not able to attend the ceremony in Los Angeles, but Canadian performer Bryan Adams attended in his place and performed in honour of Rodgers.
“Bryan was amazing on so many levels — such a consummate professional. It was an absolute charge watching him perform our song,” Rodgers said.
In his acceptance speech, delivered via video, Rodgers thanked his wife Cynthia, calling her “my secret force and the reason my heart still beats.”
Rodgers, who was born in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, moved to Canada in 1997 when he met her. He relinquished his British citizenship in 2011 and is now a Canadian citizen.
He was the lead singer and one of the founders of Bad Company in 1973, along with guitarist Mick Ralphs. The band also included bassist Boz Burrell and drummer Simon Kirke. The band has been recognized as a defining rock band of the 1970s and beyond.
A new album, Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, is a tribute to honour the band.
This album includes rock, country and Americana artists performing the band’s songs.
Rodgers and Kirke also appear on the album.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony can be streamed on Disney+ on demand. A primetime special featuring performances and moments from the show will air on Jan. 1, 2026.