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 is honoring 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 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 not only celebrates the contributions of Rodgers and Butler to rock music but also supports the foundation's mission to bring music education to those who need it most.

The details

Rodgers shared on Instagram that the plan is for him to play a couple of songs, and rehearsals are set to start soon. Butler is also expected to perform at the event. Tickets for the event are on sale now.

  • The event is happening on March 2, 2026 at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, California.

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 be the musical director for the event.

Glenn Hughes

The former member of Deep Purple, who is confirmed to perform at the event.

Lzzy Hale

The lead singer of the rock band Halestorm, who is confirmed to perform at 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)

The takeaway

This event not only celebrates the contributions of rock legends like Paul Rodgers and Geezer Butler but also supports the important work of the Adopt the Arts Foundation in providing music education to underserved communities. It's a testament to the power of music to bring people together and make a positive impact.