Hard rock powerhouse Halestorm has delivered an absolute gem, releasing the video for their powerful take on the Bad Company standard, “Shooting Star.” This highly anticipated cover is a featured track on the new compilation, ‘Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company’, which is available now from Primary Wave Music. What makes this recording truly special is the inclusion of the song’s original writer, Paul Rodgers, a 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee.
The legendary rocker did not just give his blessing to the cover; he actively participated in the performance. Rodgers joined Lzzy Hale on background vocals while also lending his distinctive electric and acoustic guitar skills to the track, making this an intergenerational performance to remember. Lzzy Hale absolutely commands the spotlight with her incredible vocals, showing deep reverence for the source material. She spoke about the profound influence Rodgers had on the band’s sound, noting, “Rock n’ Roll with a soul wouldn’t exist without Paul Rodgers. We grew up on the songs and sounds he gifted to the world, and we are honored to be on this record paying tribute to one of the greatest singers of all time.”
This new tribute album is a magnificent celebration of Bad Company, the iconic band founded by Mick Ralphs and Paul Rodgers in 1973. The project drew contributions from a stunning range of musicians, mixing contemporary stars with classic icons across rock, country, and Americana—genres where Bad Company’s influence runs deep. The sheer talent on the compilation is undeniable, featuring fresh interpretations from artists like Hardy, The Pretty Reckless, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and Phil Collen, and a massive track from Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators.