Fans Mourn the Loss of Mick Ralphs, Legendary Guitarist for Bad Company and Mott the Hoople

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Legendary British Guitarist Mick Ralphs Passes at 81

Fans around the globe are grieving the loss of Mick Ralphs, the legendary British guitarist and founding member of the iconic rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople. The band confirmed his passing Monday via a statement on their official website. Ralphs was 81 years old.

The celebrated guitarist had been largely bedridden since suffering a stroke in 2016, shortly after performing what would be his final concert with Bad Company at London’s O2 Arena. While further details regarding his passing have not been disclosed, his death marks the end of an era for classic rock fans who grew up with his unmistakable riffs and timeless songwriting.