The 1982 album Rough Diamonds was the last Bad Company album to feature the original lineup, showcasing the band's signature sound. It charted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 and included the single "Electricland."
- Rough Diamonds was produced by John Glover Smith and the band members. It was recorded at various studios, including a mobile studio in a converted church. The album reached number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album featured guest appearances from Steve Lukather of Toto on guitar. It was the only Bad Company album not to be produced by longtime collaborator Andy Johns. Simon Kirke's drum parts were recorded at his home studio.
- This album marked a shift in the band's sound, incorporating more synthesizers and a slightly poppier feel while still retaining their hard rock roots. The original lineup would disband shortly after its release, with Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke going on to form the band The Law. The album was reissued in 1995 with bonus tracks.
Bad Company is a British supergroup composed of members of Free, Mott the Hoople, King Crimson, and Yes. The band is best known for their string of hit singles and albums in the 1970s and early 1980s.
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