Why Is Bad Company Lead Singer Paul Rodgers Skipping the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony?

While classic rock fans are thrilled that UK supergroup Bad Company are finally getting inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 8, 2025, viewers watching at home won’t get to see all the surviving band members accept the honors: singer Paul Rodgers has announced that he’ll be skipping the ceremony. Through a comment on the band’s official X.com account, Rodgers announced that he was skipping the ceremony in order “to prioritize my health.”