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Birth name | Paul Bernard Rodgers |
Born | Middlesbrough, England | 17 December 1949
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
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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 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.[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]