In Memoriam: Mick Ralphs, Guitarist and Cofounder of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople

Mick Ralphs, Guitarist and Cofounder of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, Dies at 81  

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Mick Ralphs, the guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the legendary ‘70s rock bands Bad Company and Mott The Hoople, has died, according to an announcement from his rep. No cause of death was disclosed, although he had been in poor health for nearly a decade; he was 81..........►►►

Ralphs’ tasteful, authoritative and often-underrated guitar work and songwriting acumen were a trademark of both bands across the 1970s. He wrote or cowrote such hits as “Can’t Get Enough” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love” for Bad Company, “Rock and Roll Queen” and “One of the Boys” for Mott, and “Ready for Love,” which was recorded by both bands. Later in his career he co-wrote “Flying Hour” with George Harrison.