Rough Diamonds is the sixth studio album by the English rock band Bad Company. The album was released in August 1982. Rough Diamonds, like its predecessor, Desolation Angels, was recorded at Ridge Farm Studio in Surrey, England, in March and April 1981 and engineered by Max Norman (famed for his work with Ozzy Osbourne). It was the last album by Bad Company's original line-up and the most recent studio album to feature Paul Rodgers. The sessions were rough going from the beginning. First, their manager, Peter Grant, withdrew from view after the death of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham in 1980. Then, on another occasion, a fistfight broke out between Paul Rodgers and Boz Burrell, the two bandmates restrained by Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke. The album's opening track, "Electricland", written by Rodgers, was the album's biggest hit. Rodgers' "Painted Face" also received substantial airplay on rock stations. The album became the original line-up's worst-selling album, reaching a disappointing No. 26 on the Billboard album charts in 1982. The album was remastered and re-released in 1994. Track listing Personnel Bad Company Paul Rodgers – vocals; lead guitar on "Painted Face", "Cross Country Boy" and "Downhill Ryder" Mick Ralphs – guitars Boz Burrell – bass Simon Kirke – drums with: John Cook – piano, synthesizer Mel Collins – saxophone Charts Album – Billboard (United States) Singles – Billboard (United States) References External links Bad Company - Rough Diamonds (1982) album review by William Ruhlmann, credits & releases at AllMusic Bad Company - Rough Diamonds (1982) album releases & credits at Discogs Bad Company - Rough Diamonds (1982) album to be listened as stream on Spotify Bad Company albums 1982 albums Swan Song Records albums Albums with cover art by Hipgnosis