The Humorous and Spiritual Aspects of the Infamous Rocker Paul Rodgers from Bad Company
No holds barred, let's dive into the final leg of our rockin' chat with the legendary Paul Rodgers!
Jim Clash: You've been in not one, but TWO iconic super groups - The Firm with Jimmy Page and Blind Faith with Ginger Baker. What's your two cents on the whole "super group" thing?
Paul Rodgers: Super group, huh? It ain't exactly a bed of roses. Expectations run high, man. But hey, I've been there with Free when Blind Faith first dropped. Saw ol' Ginger Baker wield that drumstick like a fucking bat! Can't blame a guy for chuckin' a stick now and then, right? [Laughs]
Clash: You know, you've got quite the rebellious streak, Paul. Tell us a bit more about the real Paul Rodgers – the man behind the Bad Ass exterior!
Rodgers: Jimmy boy, I'm still figurin' the old fella out. Truth is, I've been a lot of characters. But these days, I'm focusin' on my spiritual side. I believe in the almighty; he's the big bang, the cosmos, the whole enchilada. I ain't no scholar, but I reckon we're all sparks flyin' off that everlastin' fire.
I've been hoppin' on that spiritual train for most of my life. Meditation's been a lifesaver, even when I've strayed. Gotta keep my center, y'know?
Clash: Speakin' of keepin' your center, have you ever prayed for inspiration, Paul?
Rodgers: You bet your ass I have, Jim! When the well runs dry, I drop to my knees and beg for a drop of that sweet, sweet inspiration.
And believe it or not, even a choir boy asked me about my beliefs once. I told him the truth, and he just shrugged and got on with his life. That boy had eyes wider than a sky full of stars [laughs].
Clash: Remind me again about those blind girls you met in Spain? Let's end this chat on a funny note!
Rodgers: Aye, we all need a laugh now and then. So you remember that Queen Plus Paul Rodgers tour? Man, we pulled some pranks!
One day, my wife wanted to play a little joke on our manager, Jim Beach. She fixed me up in this fancy chair, with a feathery boa around my neck, and called over Jim. As I'm chillin' there, she starts feedin' me grapes. Jim thought I was tryin' to relive the good ol' days with Freddie [Mercury]. Never seen a man look so uncomfortable, hahah!
Clash: You really put ol' Jim through the wringer, Paul!
Rodgers: And the best part is, he thought he had it bad – but I was only warmin' up! Next time, I might just put someMatch of the Day on the telly and tell him I'm tryin' to watch the match [Laughs]. That'd bring a tear to his eye, for sure.
There ya have it, folks – Paul Rodgers in all his raw, unfiltered glory! Keep an eye out for more tales from the man himself. C'mon, grab your air guitars and crank up the volume, baby!
While discussing his experiences in super groups, Paul Rodgers muses, "Super group, huh? It ain't exactly a bed of roses," mentioning his time with Blind Faith and Jimmy Page. Later, when questioned about his spiritual beliefs, he reveals, "I've been hoppin' on that spiritual train for most of my life. Meditation's been a lifesaver, even when I've strayed." These sentences offer insights into the entertainer's deep connection with classic rock music and his personal spirituality.
