Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke and Mick Ralphs are looking forward to being in good company in November when their band Bad Company is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "It is pretty amazing and very cool to be part of an iconic American institution that celebrates music,

Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Soundgarden round out this year's inductees, set to be honored in November at the induction show in Los Angeles.

First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.