Fame and Fortune explained

Fame and Fortune
Type:Album
Artist:Bad Company
Cover:Bad Company Fame And Fortune--Front-.jpg
Released:October 1986
Genre:
Length:39:07
Label:Atlantic
Producer:Keith Olsen
Prev Title:10 from 6
Prev Year:1985
Next Title:Dangerous Age
Next Year:1988

Fame and Fortune is the seventh studio album by British rock band Bad Company, released in 1986.[2] It was the first album released by the reformed group, featuring original members Mick Ralphs (guitar) and Simon Kirke (drums), with the addition of new frontman Brian Howe (formerly of Ted Nugent's band) substituting for original singer Paul Rodgers. While original bassist Boz Burrell appears credited as part of the line-up, the liner notes reveal that session player Steve Price played on the album.

The album peaked at No. 106 on the Billboard 200.[3]

Production

The album was produced by Foreigner producer Keith Olsen.[4] Foreigner's Mick Jones served as executive producer and co-writer of two tracks.

Critical reception

The Morning Call deemed the album a "high-tech clunker".[5]

Personnel

Bad Company

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Production

Notes and References

  1. Web site: . 35 Years Ago: How Retooled Bad Company Survived a 'Dangerous Age' . August 23, 2023 . September 19, 2023.
  2. Web site: Bad Company | Biography & History. AllMusic.
  3. Book: Joel Whitburn's top pop albums, 1955-2001 . 2001 . Record Research . 41.
  4. Web site: BAD COMPANY PLAYS FOR NEW GENERATION. Sun-Sentinel.com. 5 December 1986 .
  5. Web site: REFORMED BAD COMPANY IS NOW AT THAT DANGEROUS AGE. AMY. LONGSDORF. mcall.com. 26 November 1988 .