HAPPY BIRTHDAY to PAUL RODGERS!
Paul Rodgers is an English singer and musician who first gained recognition as lead vocalist of the rock band, Free. After his time ended with this group, Rodgers formed Bad Company (in 1973) and achieved success with hits like “Can’t Get Enough”, “Shooting Star”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).
His lifetime collaborations include working with Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, and Queen. Named as one of the greatest singers of all time (by Rolling Stone magazine), in 2011, he received the Ivor Novello Award for his “Outstanding Contribution to British Music”.
On this very day, December 17th 1949, Paul Rodgers was born in Middlesbrough, England. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a song that appeared in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (in 1975). Taken from the album, “Straight Shooter”, here’s Bad Company, featuring today’s birthday boy, PAUL RODGERS, with “FEEL LIKE MAKIN’ LOVE”….