Bad Company's Paul Rodgers to Perform at Adopt the Arts' Sound & Vision Awards

The event will honor Rodgers and Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler with an all-star lineup of musicians.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers is set to perform at the upcoming Adopt the Arts Sound & Vision Awards, which will honor both him and Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler. The event is happening on March 2 at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, California, with Guns N' Roses drummer and Adopt the Arts founder Matt Sorum serving as the night's musical director. An all-star lineup of musicians, including Glenn Hughes, Steve Stevens, Lzzy Hale, and more, will perform the music of the night's honorees.

Why it matters

The Adopt the Arts Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to providing underserved elementary schools with high-quality music education. This event helps raise awareness and funds for the organization's mission, while also celebrating the legacies of two iconic rock musicians.

The details

Rodgers shared on Instagram that 'the plan is for me to play a couple of songs' at the event. Butler is also expected to perform. Tickets for the event are on sale now.

  • The event is happening on March 2, 2026 at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, California.
  • Rodgers previously worked with Adopt the Arts in 2025 when he joined students of ATA's The Changels honor choir for a new version of Bad Company's 'Rock and Roll Fantasy.'

The players

Paul Rodgers

The frontman of the rock band Bad Company, who is being honored at the Adopt the Arts Sound & Vision Awards.

Geezer Butler

The bassist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who is also being honored at the Adopt the Arts Sound & Vision Awards.

Matt Sorum

The Guns N' Roses drummer and founder of the Adopt the Arts Foundation, who will serve as the musical director for the event.

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What they’re saying

“The plan is for me to play a couple of songs. Rehearsals start soon.”

— Paul Rodgers (Instagram)

What’s next

Tickets for the event are on sale now.

The takeaway

This event celebrates the legacies of two iconic rock musicians while also supporting the important work of the Adopt the Arts Foundation in providing music education to underserved schools.