Fame and Fortune is the seventh studio album by British rock band Bad Company, released in 1986. 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. Though original bassist Boz Burrell received credit, the liner notes reveal that session player Steve Price played on the album.
The album peaked at No. 106 on the Billboard 200.
Production The album was produced by Foreigner producer Keith Olsen. 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".
Track listing
Personnel Bad Company Mick Ralphs Simon Kirke Brian Howe with: Gregg Dechert – keyboards Steven Price – bass
Production Executive Producer – Mick Jones Engineered by – Stuart Epps, Brian Foraker, Jay Healy Mixed by – Frank Filipetti with Mick Jones Recorded at The Sol, Berkshire Mixed at Goodnight L. A. and The Hit Factory New York Mastered at Sterling Sound New York by Ted Jensen Sid Pryce – band technician Produced by Keith Olsen
Charts Chart (1986) Peakposition
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