Paul Rodgers and Joe Bonamassa Perform the Free Hit “Walk In My Shadow” Beacon Theater - New York

Grammy-nominated frontman, Paul Rodgers, is a musical innovator who has successfully reinvented himself over the course of a five-decade career, in the legendary bands Bad Company, Free and The Firm. Ranked as one of the Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone Magazine, Paul is a multi-faceted creative force in the genres of Rock, Blues and Classic Rock. His powerhouse delivery combined with his impeccable songwriting and peerless showmanship has produced over 125 million records sold and helped redefine Rock ’N’ Roll in the process. Rodgers’ latest effort caps the 50 Year Anniversary of his first major band Free which is recognized as one of the biggest selling British Rock bands in history and has solidified the members as British Hard Rock Pioneers by Rolling Stone Magazine. “Free Spirit” Celebrating the Music of Free was recorded at a sold out show at The Royal Albert Hall in London. Captured in a stunning multi-camera shoot, the result is a release slated for a June 22nd on Digital, June 29th on CD/DVD and Blu-Ray and July 6th on Vinyl. With features and show openers Deborah Bonham and Jasmine Rodgers on the Blu-Ray collection, this production is sure to become a cornerstone to all music collections. Free classics such as “All Right Now”, “Wishing Well” and “Fire and Water” make up the live concert recording with many other deep cuts performed live for the first time ever such as “Love You So” and “Catch A Train”. The release has garnered attention of such legendary vocalists as Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin and Sammy Hagar plus Guitarist, Brian May of Queen and the list goes on. Be sure to pre-order your copy now and be stunned by the visual and audio perfection only gained through a journey as unique and steadfast as Paul Rodgers.
Beacon Theatre: Live from New York is the fifth live album by the American blues rock musician Joe Bonamassa. The album was recorded across two nights on November 4 and 5, 2011 at the Beacon Theatre in New York
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[@hermiasvisser812]

Paul Rodgers is arguably the greatest rock singer alive....

[@EwaldEwald104]

Hell yeah 💪🏿

[@shellylavigne5913]

Can you even stand it.

[@timbarnhart3121]

That kid can play pretty good too😂

[@damamae950]

yeah - I think Joe has potential 🤔

[@stevemullins8024]

And isn’t on the “rolling stone” greatest vocalists of all time…just goes to show the validity of them

[@powerdavid6235]

I saw Free in 1969, and Paul Rogers vocals are as strong today as they were 53 years ago. One of the greatest vocalists of all time.

[@bornagainbornagain6697]

Perfectly said AMEN!!!!!!

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Absolutely a soulful rocker. ♥️🎼☮️

[@robertevans9148]

1970 I saw them sad day when Paul Kossof died but the voice of Paul Rodgers was and is brilliant

[@timcastens1150]

Isn't that amazing, Fire and Water is one of Rocks all time great albums 👍

[@TWTexasA1]

That must have been amazing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼, I seen him touring as Bad Company with Simon Kirke about 25 years ago and was so amazed, he’ll go down in history as one of the best rock singers ever…✌🏼✌🏼

[@tedcabana]

Paul Rodgers never lost his magic. After fifty-Something years. The man's still got it!

[@zachhoran]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame wouldn't know that.

[@theempress8947]

I.have just come across this video and I was blown away...at 70 I loved it......who else agrees

[@mag-nm7tw]

Me

[@galesummers2704]

73 years old and still loving ❤️ my rock!!! Crank it up, y'all. 😂

[@chrisbutlersmith9970]

Totally agree my friend 😊😊😊

[@johnmanning6572]

Can't believe how good Paul Rodgers STILL sounds. Better than half a lifetime has gone by, and his voice hasn't aged a day.

[@bazzamanazz2980]

Paul Rodgers is a living legend! No matter whether with Free, Bad Company or Queen or with various solo actions. He is an absolutely exceptional artist. Not a copy, always himself. My absolute favorite vocalist.🎸🎙🎶

[@cowboygypsey]

Possibly one of the greatest rock singers, with one of the few guitarists left playing blues,rock.

[@user-rs3lf4ni7g]

Please, check Mr. Gary Clark Jr!!... Enjoy by the way! Peace!

[@mrsmokeydog7830]

Look Man . I am 63 years old and I have seen Paul Rodgers Perform live at various venues throughout the course of my life and I am frankly baffled how he he can still be this good at this age. Maybe he discovered the fountain of youth and that is the believing in the power of Rock & Roll and carrying on and giving everything you have inside of your heart and your soul to the music and maybe that can explain how all of these old Rock & Roll musicians who have abused themselves are still existing in the present day at a ripe old age like they lived regular lives.

[@BigMac58]

Recognized by his peers as the very best but not by Rolling Stone magazine who omitted him from their most recent best 100 vocalist list whilst at the same time including some talentless, no-note chancers. There is a JB interview elsewhere on KZbin in which he references this performance and says that Rodgers came on with no monitor and instinctively knew what to do (brilliantly!).

[@Neverlost3234]

Funny, Rod Stewart can’t comprehend at this age

[@chrissiesilver3635]

I'm 71. Born in the same town and have loved this man's voice since I first heard him when I was 17 in the North East of England. There is no one who can sing as well for me

[@kevinobrien1259]

Brings back memories of the Koss playing that solo , Joe is a great guitarist and Paul is a truly great singer.

[@allanramusiewicz996]

Exactly what I thought !!!

[@grenvillephillips6998]

Few guitarists can match the Koss's vibrato, and Joe is one of the few!

[@OzRock59]

Paul & Joe on stage together…. Music doesn’t get better than that. 👍🏼

[@leebaker2588]

pretty amazing . . .

[@kitfrew9983]

True true musicians and soul R&B men.

[@joeyhumphrey4536]

Damn two iconic blues musicians. Hall of fame material together making the blues together. Have seen them both. One in 75' and the other 17', 18' & 21'. Amazing musicians 😊

[@user-km3xu7gn4k]

For real!!!!

[@stringlocker]

Paul Rodgers one of the top 10 voices in rock and roll.

[@kevinkoch6900]

The Voice of Rock & Roll with Soul.

[@owensweetland342]

Man! What a freakin' jam. Paul and Joe take it home.

[@kendallevans4079]

How can a guy sound that good at 71..?

[@The-Contractor]

He was 71 years old when this was recorded. Followed Free starting in 1970. The older Sister of my GF had been to England and brought back a copy of Fire and Water. We pretty much wore out that album. Damn, how time passes. My generation had the greatest music of all time.

[@Silber7]

*61

[@randyhudson5786]

Have a great day.420 2024. Spinn it again

[@MrPercussionPete]

Paul Rodgers has been around since the late 60's, but he still looks young and healthy and his voice sounds better than ever. Truly amazing.

[@jacquesrachi6491]

I Can hear Paul Kossoff down hère. The sound, the vibrato, note for note...... What a tribute to one of the greatest guitar payer.

[@rogerrountree4344]

The first band I got into and gave me the love of the blues is Free Paul Rodgers a legend

[@batphink2655]

Paull Rogers has never sang a bad note his entire life, have followed his musical trajectory carefully and Paul Kossoff would approve of this kicks arse version! RIP Paul and Tony!

[@johnsmith100]

Andy.

[@marycoady8587]

👍👏👏👏

[@tpstrato2270]

TO me paul Rogers is the greatest front man / lead singer in rock history

[@elliotcurrie7143]

Paul's voice STILL kicking ass❤

[@Tom-ok2rh]

For sure..not many lead singers from that time period can say the same. Most have been replaced with fill ins just so they can still tour

[@kipfoster3578]

The voice of rock isn't in the rock n roll Hall of fame shame on them Paul's friend kip

[@torfrida6663]

Kip Foster They ignore a lot of really good British artists and groups.

[@happyjack4813]

It aint about rock n roll and it's not about fame. It's a couple of asshats who's pet project got out of control.

[@decb13]

I loved him in Free...I love his voice even more now! Every time I hear him he never fails to blow me away! Best voice in rock!

[@wulfoelmann1212]

That's a FACT !!! >^.^

[@madman2028]

Agree one million %

[@peach495]

That voice sounds EXACTLY like it did 40 years ago.

[@thabilsterone]

Totally!

[@graemeyetts3465]

He is like a fine wine

[@jawmaghello]

Paul Rogers is unbelievable. I can't believe how good he is...still. He always has been so so so incredible. I've been listening to bad company all my life. The tracks are so damn good, even now. The way he weaves his melodies through the songs. 1000s of listens and it still keeps me engaged and in awe. Every single word from his heart. Just watch him live....nobody sings like that. Very very few men have talent like him. His tone is unparalleled. I'm in awe everytime I listen to those bad company tracks. Shame on all the music business crooks and elites that took the away the well deserved royalties and income that musicians like this needed to keep creating great music. Just a huge thank you to Paul Rogers for continuing to give us the musical lifeblood we need.

[@Appalachiangirl]

🎸❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Charlotte-xj1lb]

Injustement méconnu en France, et pourtant l'un des plus grands chanteurs de sa génération. Pauvre France, allez! Continuez à regarder la Star ac et bon courage pour la suite.

[@patrickdoake6022]

This is a free song much better songs than bad company's more poppy stuff.

[@kevinobrien1259]

If you love Bad Company go back further and listen to Free.......where the Bad Company sound started..

[@anthonydavella8350]

agree 1000%

[@davidhaspell6417]

Rogers singing better now than 50 years ago, incredible for a 70 something guy.

[@garyluchansky2674]

WOW!! Paul Rodgers and Joe together playing the blues! It don’t get much better than that!

[@Dina6279]

I saw Paul Rodgers and Free play live at Free Trade Hall in Manchester UK, in 1970, I thought he was the sexiest man I had ever seen. Then he started to sing...oh my god...his voice was incredible then, incredible now. What a talent!

[@randyroberts4239]

Boys and girls,,, that's how you front a band. Everything that went on there was masterful. His mic technique and utter, freaking insurmountable, confidence and command of the stage, should be studied at every music school in the world. That's how it sounds and looks when you're the bull of the woods and everybody knows it.

[@lawmantheonetrueking3739]

The best. Sadly a lot of rock singers have lost it with wear and tear but not the main man, I give you Paul Rodgers

[@GaZonk100]

lol - bang on!

[@jussomtunesdoe940]

You pretty much nailed it with that comment

[@user-ff5tf8uk1k]

Amen Brother

[@donbrown1091]

All these years and his great voice is still blazing! The first rock singer who got my attention when I was young.

[@keithdonnellan5564]

I'm 73 years & remember Free in the 60's then Bad Company. Paul is the Tom Jones of Heavy Metal.

[@johnebooth]

I met him, twice. My hero.

[@dancampbell9090]

Heavy Metal? nope, a blues/rock singer, the definitive British Blues Singer. From the era that also gave us David Coverdale, Robert Plant, Steve Marriot and Rod Stewart.

[@richardyoung7415]

Even though I think Paul is one of the greatest ROCK AND ROLL, BLUE,S singers ever STEVE MARRIOTT is TOP OF THE PILE for me GOD the guy was pure class, RIP STEVE MARRIOTT GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S

[@lindsayheywood7195]

@@dancampbell9090 And Terry Reid

[@simonvanderheijden432]

@@richardyoung7415 No need to shout...

[@jonwoodard2222]

Paul Rodgers has that rare voice that gets better as time goes by. Stellar collaboration

[@rictube11]

One of the finest voices in Rock... and those pipes are still holding up really good!

[@user-gx8jt8ol7e]

A lot of singers know how to use the mic as an instrument, but NOBODY does it better than Paul Rogers! Seen him, met him, love him!

[@pkflash2004]

What a singer! Everyone knows he's the best. Everything seems so effortless but he puts his very soul into it. Proud he's from the Boro

[@michaelheller8841]

Paul is one of my favorite singers of all time. Paul even at this stage of his career can still rock. If you go way back to Free, he was just a teenager. The whole band was. Give me Free, Bad Company, and the Firm. Paul did it all. Most people in their 20's wish they can sing like him. Joe did a great job here as well, Respect.

[@blahblahoink]

Pauls voice still the business after 50 years

[@terryp9484]

The man never gets old !!!!!!!!! While many have lost it at his age - he sounds exactly the same .

[@michaelhughes7267]

Best vocalist in all of Rock and Roll. By far the absolute best voice. When I first heard Free, my guitarist mind found a new appreciation of how important a good voice was.

[@317stitches2]

I thought growing up until I was in my late twenties that Paul Rogers was a black soul singer. I had Bad Company albums back in the early 70's and the record by Free and I have the album by The Firm. I never saw them on TV and I didn't know what country they were from. I got the biggest surprise of my life when my two daughters got me tickets to see Paul Rogers live behind a restaurant in Poland, Ohio. It was a small group of people because there was not a lot of promoting. They had limited space behind this restaurant. I just could not believe how lucky I was to see Paul and some of the band members live. The night was perfect and he is such a nice man. We were close to the stage. One of the best days of my life thanks to my daughters and Paul Rogers.

[@Jnday]

Love this! One of the best vocalists around - and has been for half a century. And not many guitarists can do vibrato like Kossoff, but Joe can!

[@johnsudron1942]

Another of those really talented singers who never misses a note and always crushes it.

[@happyjack4813]

My favorite singer of all time, second to none. Nobody sings with more feeling than Paul Rodgers. I've been playing Paul Rodgers' tunes since they were new. I just found some of the tunes from his band Peace on line. More great tunes!

[@Lorenzo-cp7qs]

That tone- love it. I like to try it from time to time. Lucky enough to see him twice live. Exquisite. He needs to play the UK more.

[@kevinobrien1259]

Saw Peace at the Rainbow theatre with Mott the Hoople, circa 70/71 ?

[@markrobinson8410]

70 years old and paul still kicks ass

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

What a combo!! And of course, another masterclass in Rock and Blues singing.

[@k9dragonfactory]

It does not get any better than this right here... Joe such a gentleman .. Paul Rodgers the finest front man and singer of the rock era BAR NONE> STILL BAD ASS AND INMITABLE>

[@castorkat4868]

Man his voice is %100 as good as it ever was

[@carpballet]

100%. Jesus. It’s just not that hard.

[@sharontalley2155]

Love Paul Rodgers! He sings with such passion and feeling. Good looking guy. With Joe Bonamassa accompanying on the guitar this is perfect. Love Joe and Paul.

[@user-or7is1tl3p]

Jon Pol Jons and Pol McCartny

[@eamonnenglish3425]

With out doubt the greatest blues singer from UK.would have given any think to see free live but so good to see Joe acknowledge him on stage live. Blues will never die. From a rocker in Ireland eamonn english

[@phatphat7089]

Steve Marriott

[@martinjohnson9316]

Paul Rodgers and Joe Bonamassa at the top of their game.

[@paulofreire7520]

Simply the best. Paul on vocals and Joe on guitar. This was fxxking awesome! You guys should do a record together. 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@countycricklewood]

Rogers still got that voice

[@georgetreacher6925]

Paul Rodgers, my musical hero. How can you sound that good at any age? Legends come and go, this one won't.

[@fewovercomers5347]

What a Great Group of Talented People Here, & Paul Rodgers Is Still Just As Talented, With The LORD GOD'S GIVEN GIFTS, As He Has Always Been! ALL PRAISE & THANKS BE TO The LORD GOD IN The TRUE JESUS CHRIST'S HOLY NAME, AMEN!

[@wallabumba]

Paul is the quintessential frontman. He makes that "guitar-break, singer has nothing to do" part of the song look sexy on stage.

[@paulm4457]

Paul Rodgers needs to put his own supergroup together like Ringo does every year.

[@frankstecker5675]

Paul is the best..rockblues singer all time

[@weaesq]

Very cool to see a master blues guitarist and a master blues singer together. Thank you for sharing.

[@markchristopher2509]

Paul freaking Rodgers is 78 YEARS OLD right here! The man is immortal. THE quintessential rock voice of all time.

[@rickpinter5888]

He's 74, was born in 1949.

[@josephfemoyer7218]

Paul Rogers is soooo gifted with an incredible voice

[@paulineball2403]

Am now 60 something and have loved Paul’s voice since school, with Free and then Bad Company. Was brilliant then and has improved with age. Love love you ❤️

[@ronniek7748]

What a great vocal performance by Paul! He hasn’t lost a thing. He still has it, not like some other older dudes out there who should be retiring as they are not close to delivering what they used to.

[@terencem8795]

Mr. Rodgers, you are the man! Please get Bad Company together one more time, one more tour. ✌😍

[@lynneandrew4895]

Boss unfortunately has passed away RIP

[@simonvanderheijden432]

Mick Ralphs had a stroke so no dice..

[@allanmunsami1767]

still rocking after all these years. god bless and keep you mr rogers miss the old Free

[@F8Tributo]

He was 70 when this was filmed in 2020. Freeking amazing man!

[@mikegumby4720]

The album was recorded across two nights on November 4 and 5, 2011 at the Beacon Theater in New York. Still amazing at age 61.

[@ourwayne]

I just think back over the years that Paul has cranked out incredible vocals.

[@chriscampbell9191]

Nice to see Joe playing more like Kossoff, being that he has stated many times how much Kossoff influenced him. Normally, Joe goes way off into fast picking territory. Here, he laid back a bit on the notes, lets them sing a little bit more. Excellent tone as well. As for Mr. Rodgers, what else can ya say? Still singing just as well as he did in 1970, obviously. It's so cool to see him out singing the blues rock. Thanks for posting this.

[@Cap683]

Kossoff was about control and feeling. Every note and vibrato communicated the music better than just about any guitarist that I can think of. The two times that I have seen Joe B., he would go into 5Th gear and stay there. Disappointing.

[@Brembelia]

@@Cap683 Fully agree. I don't listen to JB because to me his music was all notes and no soul or feelings; totally forgetable. This is the first time I have heard him that I thought he was rocking it. He needs to stick with Kossoff for best and most memorable results.

[@chriscampbell9191]

@@Cap683 Yeah, Kossoff had so much feel. And although I love the fact that Joe keeps the blues-rock flame prominent, I agree that his high speed stuff, which always seems to predominate in the vids I see of him, gets in the way of the soul that the 60s British blues rock greats seemed to effuse. I suppose that's part of his own style, and I get that, but when I hear him play like this it's very cool.

[@Brembelia]

@@Cap683 Yes, it WAS disappointing but he has seen the light and come to Jesus, lol. 😁

[@thomasengman7655]

Joe's okey but i don't like his vibrato, Paul is incredible he sing's even better today... 🤗🎙️🎶🎵💙🙏🏽🌟

[@HughMahoney]

The original recording was great but the depth of this recording is just takes it to another level, Thank you Joe. But forever yours Paul, just soooo good

[@kylecravens6501]

Paul Rodgers is the GOAT

[@mikeflynn248]

Some bad ass mothers on that stage! I loved Free and after that Bad Company. Raw power rock and roll baby!

[@torfrida6663]

Oh the memories🇬🇧👍

[@commonsense4257]

well mr Axl Rose that is how you keep your voice till you're much older...unbelievable Paul's voice is still as strong...

[@paulcolville5972]

Coverdale could learn too! But it's waayy too long now.

[@wolfgangwylde5889]

Pauls vocals and stage presence is still killin it as good as they were decades ago🤘

[@debzacher1332]

I could listen to you every day all day! Love you Paul. You are the best!

[@paulrodgers5241]

Hi Debra🌹 Thank you for the generous love you have shown me and my music over the years , I am taking the time out to let you know I appreciate you and I want you to text me through my private email address: [e-mail] Do stay safe and if you must go out take all the necessary procedures safety.

[@loriholloway5866]

Right. Paul's gonna put his private email address on KZbin. Fake account

[@LiquidWrench2]

Paul Rodgers is a class act for sure.

[@furyfantoo]

Even among those that might not like his voice/music style, there's no denying his talent, control and delivery, even after all these years. (I like him)

[@HonoraryGreek]

How lovely of Joe too, to use the Gibson that was favoured by Paul Kossoff, and even to play the solo in a kind of Kossoff vein. Respect! Saw Paul R numerous times too, both in Free and solo. True vocal legend.

[@leebaker2588]

You know it's going to be good when Joe gives ya' the "duck face" with the first power cord . . .

[@dancampbell9090]

Outstanding Paul, it must have been good to be a Musician the early 70's, the Voice, David Coverdale, Robert Plant, Steve Marriot and Rod Stewart, I was a junior school during that time, but caught up quick.

[@Obrad1961]

Joe Bonamassa is Blues Jazz -Rock guitar King

[@lundhamselv]

Blues rock doesn’t get any better than this - best singer in the world.

[@stephenmcallister8175]

Paul Rodgers - Livin' legend...

[@ArchieFatcackie]

For me the greatest British rock singer ever. Saw him twice live in my home town of Sunderland in ‘69 and ‘70 he was fantastic as were the band. Saw him a few years ago in Newcastle with the Free Spirit tour he was still fantastic after all these years,he’s so consistent.

[@Phi1l]

Paul Rogers continues to sound awesome & great tribute by Joe Bonamassa to the legend Paul Kossoff.

[@BillEckles-uu7op]

Best Kossoff playing I've heard since he left us. Rodgers as strong as ever. Made my day, thanks Joe.

[@jonwoodard2222]

Insane talent front to back. Paul is ageless.

[@suzannetakeda5720]

Paul Roger's believe it or not is my favorite rock singer

[@markdawson2928]

Earl Warren Showground, Santa Barbara with Blind Faith, Delaney and Bonny, and others. The memories will never fade!

[@chrisarensdorf19]

One of the best voices in rock and roll!!

[@metalheadrelic9873]

Goodness Paul's voice is still AMAZING! 👍❤️ Oh and Joe ROCKS!

[@johnjames2242]

I saw paul rogers in ulm germany in 1971. i agree with david, His vocals are better now than back then.Frankly i am amazed that he didn`t wind up like hendrix and joplin, morrision as he was a class A drug addict back in the day. Everything they did he was doing. But he got lucky and survived. When i saw him he was so blitzed he could barely walk. Paul looks healthy. Most artist lose their voice as they get older but paul is in his 70`s and sounds better than ever. Free was opening for a great english band called jon hisman`s collosiem. They were great but never made it in the states. Many of the incredible european bands never make it here in america!

[@ursulabuschor7976]

So happy to have been a follower of Paul since Free. I already knew then what a fantastic Songwriter and Singer he was. My first and forever crush. 🎶🙏🏽❤️

[@bobcleversley4768]

What a fantastic voice , hasn’t changed since the Free days . Respect Paul !

[@moose6676]

Absolutely brilliant, what a voice, back in the day I was fortunate enough to see FREE my ears are still ringing. 👍🏻

[@colink4823]

in my opinion, Paul has the best voice in rock.

[@marycoady8587]

To me he has one of the greatest voices of all time John cougar said he has the greatest voice in rock and roll history and he looks pretty darn good for his age😊

[@chrispile3878]

Paul was always the soulful singer...

[@user-ul7og5up4v]

Hell yeah! A masterpiece by, Paul Rodgers! My favorite male artist!❤❤❤

[@jimilee4609]

You guys have to 100% do an album! It would be beyond killer ! Love to hear a remake of Movin On and Fantasy! WOW! 👍

[@godfreymccammon4531]

This has got to be musical Heaven! It feels like Mr. Peabody and Sherman set the Wayback Machine to 1971 for me. Paul Rogers voice is pure f--king gold...but I must say Joe Bonamassa's guitar playing is truely stellar...I really thought Paul Kossoff was playing. Joe nailed Paul Kossoff's vibrato so well that I had a smile on my face that even 10 sticks of dynamite couldn't have blown off.....freakin' OUTSTANDING!!!

[@emmanuelwolf6568]

every time he opens his mouth i get goosebumps, this guys a legend.

[@markdeano]

Rodgers was blessed to have such a fantastic voice.

[@emalerocket]

No one does it like Paul Rodgers!!!