50 Years of Bad Company: Simon Kirke Celebrates Straight Shooter, Debut Album, & His Legendary Career

Simon Kirke of Bad Company celebrates 50 years of the band’s groundbreaking debut and Straight Shooter albums. As the only member featured on every Bad Company record, Kirke shares the stories behind classic tracks like “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Shooting Star,” and “All Right Now.” He reflects on the band’s formation, recording in Chepstow Castle, working with Peter Grant of Led Zeppelin, and performing “Whole Lotta Love” live with John Bonham just weeks before Bonham’s passing. From rock radio dominance to personal recovery, it’s a raw, insightful look into one of classic rock’s most enduring legacies. ✅ Call to Action Don't miss this one if you're a fan of classic rock history, songwriting legends, and epic rock ’n’ roll storytelling. Subscribe to Metal Mayhem ROC on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Leave a review, drop a comment, and share this episode to support the legacy of rock legends. ✅ Metal Mayhem ROC Links 🌐 Website: https://metalmayhemroc.com/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metalmayhemroc1851 📘 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metalmayhemroc/ 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemROC 🛒 Merch: http://metalmayhemroc.etsy.com 🎙️ Pantheon Podcasts: http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ ✅ Guest Links – Simon Kirke 🌐 Website: http://www.simonkirke.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonkirkeofficial 🎶 Road Recovery: https://www.roadrecovery.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices