While we wait for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to announce who will induct the Class of 2025, Bad Company members Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke shared their thoughts on the subject.
Rodgers says, "I don't want to insult anyone by choosing one person because really there are so many musician friends that I would love to have induct us." But he did have some suggestions, including Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.
The connection to Led Zeppelin stems from Bad Company being the first act signed to their record label, Swan Song, and both bands sharing the same manager, the late Peter Grant.
While Robert Plant has never inducted anyone into the Hall, Page has some experience as he did the honors for Jeff Beck in 2009 and Link Wray in 2023.
Joining Bad Company in the Class of 2025 are Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Outkast, Warren Zevon, Salt-N-Pepa, keyboardist Nicky Hopkins and Wrecking Crew bassist Carol Kaye.
The induction ceremony will be held on November 8th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.