The trailblazing English guitarist passed away on June 23 and left a formidable legacy, influencing the likes of Joe ...

“Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground,” added Ralphs' bandmate, Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers. “He was my friend, my songwriting partner, an amazing and versatile guitarist ...

Mick Ralphs, the original lead guitarist of English rock supergroup Bad Company, has passed away. His death was announced on Monday, with surviving Bad Company bandmates Paul Rodgers and Simon ...

FILE - Paul Rodgers, left, and Mick Ralphs, members of the band Bad Company, pose in New York April 5, 1999. (AP Photo/Jim Cooper, File) Mick Ralphs, a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding ...

In 1973 — at the height of Mott’s success — Ralphs quit and began working on his own blues- and hard rock-based material. He also found the perfect voice for his songs in Paul Rodgers.

FILE – Paul Rodgers, left, and Mick Ralphs, members of the band Bad Company, pose in New York April 5, 1999. (AP Photo/Jim Cooper, File) ...

"Paul Rodgers of Free first met Mick Ralphs in 1971. After an inspired jam session and a mutual sharing of songs, Ralphs made the bold decision to leave Mott the Hoople and form a new band with ...

FILE – Paul Rodgers, left, and Mick Ralphs, members of the band Bad Company, pose in New York April 5, 1999. (AP Photo/Jim Cooper, File) ...

FILE – Paul Rodgers, left, and Mick Ralphs, members of the band Bad Company, pose in New York April 5, 1999. (AP Photo/Jim Cooper, File) ...