English guitarist and songwriter Mick Ralphs is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke.
The Bad Company rocker's poor health forced him to sit out of the band's 2016 summer concerts and he was replaced by former Black Crowes star Rich Robinson. However, he rejoined the group for an eight-date Swan Song arena trek, which ended at London's 02 Arena on Oct 29.
According to his family following the tour's conclusion, Ralphs, 72, suffered a stroke and now is being treated in hospital.
"Following the Bad Company UK tour that wound up last Saturday at London's 02 Arena, the family and representatives of the band's co-founder, guitarist and songwriter Mick Ralphs are sad to announce that Mick has suffered a stroke.
"Mick is receiving excellent medical care and is recovering in hospital, although all his public engagements are necessarily on hold, pending his improvement... Everyone is wishing Mick a speedy recovery, and further news will be announced at the appropriate time," Bad Company said in a statement on Facebook.
The group was founded in 1973 and comprised of former Mott The Hoople star Ralphs, Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke from Free, and King Crimson's 'Boz' Burrell.
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