Paul Rodgers

Paul Bernard Rodgers (born 17 December 1949) is an English-Canadian singer, songwriter and musician. He was the lead vocalist of numerous 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 both parties parted ways in 2009. A poll in Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 55 on its list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". In 2011 Rodgers received the British Academy's Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.

For the footballer, see Paul Rodgers (footballer).
For other people with similar names, see Paul Rogers.

Paul Rodgers
Rodgers performing with Queen in 2005
Background information
Birth namePaul Bernard Rodgers
Born (1949-12-17) 17 December 1949
Middlesbrough, England
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1968–present
Labels
Sun Records
Formerly of
Spouse(s)
Machiko Shimizu
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(m. 1971; div. 1996)​
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    (m. 2007)​
    Websitepaulrodgers.com

    Rodgers has been cited as a significant influence on various rock singers. In 1991, John Mellencamp called Rodgers "the best rock singer ever". Freddie Mercury in particular liked Rodgers and his aggressive style.

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