There’s an old adage that when it rains, it pours — and damn it if that doesn’t accurately describe the mountain of shit that famed metal journalist, author, and radio and TV presenter Mick Wall’s ...

That song, and other songs that Ralphs had written for Mott the Hoople, left the musician feeling unfulfilled. He co-founded Bad Company the following year with Free singer Paul Rodgers, drummer ...

Mick Ralphs, whose songs and guitar contributed to the sounds of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died.

Mick Ralphs, the guitarist and co-founder of stylish ‘70s rockers Mott the Hoople and the supergroup Bad Company, has died. He was 81.

Mick Ralphs, the co-founder of influential rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81 Bad Company is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.

Mick Ralphs, a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died.

Mick Ralphs, the English guitarist and songwriter who was a co-founder of rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. He was 81 years old.

A version of this article appears in print on June 27, 2025, Section A, Page 21 of the New York edition with the headline: Mick Ralphs, of Mott the Hoople And Bad Company, Is Dead at 81.

Mick Ralphs, singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died.

Mick Ralphs, founding guitarist for the rock supergroup Bad Company whose warm power chords and understated melodies punctuated global mega-hits like “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Ready for ...

Mick Ralphs, the guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the legendary ‘70s rock bands Bad Company and Mott The Hoople, has died, according to an announcement from his rep.