Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke admitted he felt “mixed emotions” during the band’s recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame .

Kirke was the lone member of Bad Company to perform during the event, taking the stage with guests Bryan Adams , Nancy Wilson , Joe Perry and Chris Robinson to play a collection of Bad Company’s hits. Paul Rodgers, the band's acclaimed singer, was unable to attend due to health problems, while guitarist Mick Ralphs died earlier this year .

Backstage after the performance, Kirke conceded that the Hall of Fame event was an emotional one.

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“When death picks a friend, it never really dies, it never really fades away. And I'm just glad that Mick Ralphs got to hear th

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