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 Rodgers performing with Queen in 2005 | |
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| Birth name | Paul Bernard Rodgers |
| Born | 17 December 1949 Middlesbrough, England |
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| Years active | 1968–present |
| Labels | Sun Records |
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| Website | paulrodgers |
Paul Bernard Rodgers (born 17 December 1949) is an English-Canadian singer, songwriter and musician. 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 moniker Queen + Paul Rodgers, from 2004 until they parted ways in 2009.[1][2] A poll in Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 55 on its list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time".[3] In 2011, Rodgers received the British Academy's Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.[4]
Rodgers has been cited as a significant influence on various rock singers. In 1991, John Mellencamp called Rodgers "the best rock singer ever".[5] Freddie Mercury in particular liked Rodgers and his aggressive style.[3]
He holds joint citizenship, after becoming a Canadian citizen in 2011.[6]
- ^ "Discography". Paul Rodgers Official Site. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ^ "Queen and Paul Rodgers: The Cosmos Rocks". In the news. 10 September 2008. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014.
- ^ a b "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". Rolling Stone. 27 November 2008. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ^ Topping, Alexandra (19 May 2011). "Plan B aka Ben Drew takes top honours at Ivor Novello awards". The Guardian. London, England. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ^ "Soul Searching". Spin. August 1991. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ Junior, Chris M. (2011). "Bad Company Singer Paul Rodgers' Vocals Spice Up His Canadian Citizenship Ceremony". Ultimateclassicrock.com. Retrieved 9 November 2011.