R.I.P Mick Ralphs – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1396

R.I.P Mick Ralphs – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1396

Author: Michael Butler July 6, 2025 Duration: 1:31:51

On this episode I pay tribute to the late great Mick Ralphs from Mott The Hoople and Bad Company, who we lost last week. I play your favorite songs that he played on.

Also, Chris Capelle, The Rock and Roll Copywriter, calls in with a double show review.


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