Paul Bernard Rodgers (born 17 December 1949) is an English singer. He was the lead vocalist of numerous successful rock bands, including Free, Bad Company, The Firm and The Law. He has also performed as a solo artist and collaborated with the remaining active members of Queen under the name Queen + Paul Rodgers from 2004 to 2009. A poll in Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 55 on its list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. In 2011, Rodgers received the British Academy’s Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. Rodgers has been cited as a significant influence on various rock singers. In 1991, John Mellencamp called him “the best rock singer ever”. Freddie Mercury in particular admired Rodgers and his aggressive vocal style. Rodgers holds joint citizenship after becoming a Canadian citizen in 2011. In 2025, Rodgers was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bad Company. Rodgers was born in Middlesbrough, England. He played bass for a band named The Roadrunners. Colin Bradley originally held the lead vocal role, but encouraged Rodgers to take over as singer and frontman, as Bradley was primarily interested in rhythm guitar. Rodgers’ oldest brother Joe, who managed the band, supported the idea. Just before leaving Middlesbrough for the London music scene, the band changed its name to The Wildflowers. Other members included Micky Moody (later of Whitesnake) and Bruce Thomas (later of Elvis Costello and The Attractions).
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& Neal Schon – Little Wing
Stone Free
Crossroads
Born Under a Bad Sign
feat. David Gilmour) – Standing around crying
Voodoo Chile
All I Want is You
& Joe Bonamassa-Fire and Water
Muddy Water Blues
Rock me baby
All Right Now
Wishing Well
And David Gilmour – Stone
I Thank You
I Can’t Stand the Rain
Walk In My Shadow
I’ve Got Dreams To Remember
I Lost It All
The Hendrix Set
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