Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Bad Company are getting the ultimate nod with Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, their first-ever officially sanctioned tribute album, out now via Primary Wave Music. The standout track, “Seagull”, gets a powerful reinvention by Joe Elliott and Phil Collen of Def Leppard, featuring original Bad Company legends Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke, adding an “emotionally charged edge” to the 1974 classic from Straight Shooter. “A phenomenal combination of Free & Mott the Hoople… what a privilege to cover it WITH Paul & Simon!” raves Elliott. The 10-track collection spans rock, country, and Americana, with covers from Slash ft. Myles Kennedy, Halestorm ft. Rodgers, The Struts, Blackberry Smoke ft. Rodgers & Brann Dailor, Hardy, Charley Crockett, Dirty Honey, Black Stone Cherry, and The Pretty Reckless. Timed for Bad Company’s 2025 Hall induction and 50th anniversary, it’s a “triumph” of fresh takes on bluesy hard rock icons. Stream “Seagull”, grab the limited-edition silver vinyl, and dive into why this tribute is a love letter to ’70s rock royalty—perfect for fans craving “mane-shaking soft metal” (i Paper).
From “Feel Like Makin’ Love” to “Rock Steady,” Can’t Get Enough honors Bad Company’s 25M+ legacy while ESPN amps it in NFL/SEC broadcasts. Here’s the full tracklist, band backstory, and why it’s the tribute we needed.
“Seagull” Reinvented: Def Leppard’s Elliott & Collen Bring the Edge
The album’s crown jewel, “Seagull”, transforms Bad Company’s acoustic-driven 1974 gem into a soulful, riff-edged powerhouse. Elliott’s soaring wail and Collen’s guitar bite add “an edge that cuts through straight to the heart,” while Rodgers’ timeless rasp and Kirke’s steady pulse ground it in authenticity. “I’ve loved Bad Company since the beginning… a celebration of two favorites, Free & Mott,” Elliott enthuses. Blues Rock Review calls it “a respectful yet fresh interpretation… second only to the original.” With 100K+ streams in hours, it’s a bridge between ’70s blues-rock and Def Leppard’s anthemic fire—perfect for fans of Hysteria‘s hooks meeting Straight Shooter‘s soul.
Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company Tracklist and Standouts
Out October 24, 2025, this 10-track tribute (47 minutes) unites genres Bad Company shaped—rock’s bluesy brawn, country’s twang, Americana’s grit. Produced by Primary Wave, it honors the band’s 50th and 2025 Hall induction, with Rodgers/Kirke on multiple tracks. Eddie Trunk pens the liner notes; ESPN debuted cuts in NFL/SEC games (“The music resonates with sports,” per Kevin Wilson).
Full tracklist:
| Track | Artist | Standout Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. “Ready For Love” | HARDY | Country twang on the 1974 debut hit—raw, rowdy soul. |
| 2. “Shooting Star” | Halestorm (feat. Paul Rodgers) | Lzzy Hale’s fury meets Rodgers’ warmth—2025 fire. |
| 3. “Feel Like Makin’ Love” | Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators | Slash’s riff wizardry elevates the 1975 classic—unstoppable. |
| 4. “Run With the Pack” | Blackberry Smoke (feat. Paul Rodgers & Brann Dailor) | Southern rock fury + Mastodon’s Dailor—fury locked. |
| 5. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” | The Struts | Glam-punk strut on the 1979 anthem—Record Store Day 7″ exclusive. |
| 6. “Bad Company” | Charley Crockett | Country-Americana twist on the self-titled stunner—haunting. |
| 7. “Rock Steady” | Dirty Honey | LA rockers revive the 1979 groove—fuzzy, fierce. |
| 8. “Burnin’ Sky” | Black Stone Cherry | Kentucky thunder on the 1977 title track—fury amplified. |
| 9. “Seagull” | Joe Elliott and Phil Collen of Def Leppard (ft. Paul Rodgers & Simon Kirke) | Soulful reinvention—edge + legacy = magic. |
| 10. “All Right Now” | The Pretty Reckless | Taylor Momsen’s snarl on Free’s 1970 hit—closing banger. |
PopMatters: “Rodgers guests on three… guiding younger artists in truth.” Blues Rock Review: “Diverse mix… keeping music fresh in 2025.” Formats: Silver vinyl (limited), CD, digital—pre-order bundles with tees/posters.
Bad Company’s Legacy: 50 Years of Blues-Rock Thunder
Formed 1973 by Paul Rodgers (Free) and Mick Ralphs (Mott the Hoople), Bad Company fused bluesy hard rock into anthems that defined ’70s excess. Debut Bad Company (1974) hit No. 1 with “Can’t Get Enough” and “Movin’ On”; Straight Shooter (1975) added “Feel Like Makin’ Love” (No. 10 Hot 100). Run with the Pack (1976) and Burnin’ Sky (1977) cemented 25M+ sales, influencing Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses. Post-Ralphs’ 2025 passing (age 81), Rodgers and Kirke anchor the tribute, with ESPN’s NFL/SEC syncs (“resonates with sports,” Wilson) amplifying the Hall induction.
BadCompany.com: “Powerful blend of hard rock and blues.” From 1974’s 4M+ debut to 2025’s legacy, they’re “rock ‘n’ roll fantasy” incarnate.
Why Can’t Get Enough Is the Tribute Bad Company Deserves
This album isn’t nostalgia—it’s a “full circle” revival (Primary Wave), with Halestorm’s “shooting star” fury and Slash’s riff mastery breathing new life into classics. PopMatters: “Rodgers gently guiding… in every permutation, rollicking good-time band.” Metal Planet Music: “Big hitters doffing their cap… fun.” Timed for the 2025 induction and 50th anniversary, it’s a “Best Of” for 2025—diverse, respectful, fresh. X: “Halestorm + Rodgers? Tribute slays—Bad Co forever!” (30K+ posts).
Grab silver vinyl for collectors; ESPN’s game-day spins make it a cultural event.
What’s your fave Bad Company track reinvented? Roar below—let’s get enough.
FAQs: Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company
When is Can’t Get Enough out? October 24, 2025—via Primary Wave; silver vinyl/CD/digital.
Key tracks? “Seagull” (Def Leppard ft. Rodgers/Kirke), “Feel Like Makin’ Love” (Slash), “Shooting Star” (Halestorm ft. Rodgers), “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” (The Struts).
Bad Company history? 1973 supergroup (Rodgers, Ralphs, Burrell, Kirke)—25M+ sold, hits like “Can’t Get Enough”; 2025 Hall inductees.
Where to buy? Pre-order bundles at shop.badcompany.com—ESPN NFL/SEC syncs.
Why the tribute? First sanctioned—celebrates 50th anniversary, 2025 Hall induction; Rodgers/Kirke on multiple tracks.
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