Mick Ralphs, whose guitar playing colored the songs of British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. He was 81. Kymm Britton, a representative for Ralphs and Bad Company bandmates Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke, confirmed Ralphs’ death. No cause was provided.

Mick Ralphs, founding guitarist for the rock band Bad Company whose warm power chords and understated melodies punctuate global mega-hits "Feel Like Makin' Love," "Ready for Love" and "Movin' On," has died,

Mick Ralphs was the guitarist and founding member of two of the all-time great British rock bands — Mott The Hoople and Bad Company. His death at the age of 81 came nine years after he suffered a stroke following his final performance with Bad Company at London’s O2 arena on 29 October 2016.