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“Very nice delivery! She is VERY talented! Great band!”
~ Chris Crawford/Management for Bad Company and Paul Rodgers

MadLife Stage & Studios • Woodstock, GA • December 1, 2017

http://madlifestageandstudios.com/

Story by Kiki Plesha // Photography by JB Bridges

I happened to stumble upon this Atlanta-based tribute band through my association with a dear friend and
colleague, LUCY PILLER, of ALL RIGHT NOW ENTERTAINMENT (www.allrightnow.com). I’ve had the pleasure to
work with Ms. Lucy in the past on another music project and was also familiar with her keen eye (and ear) for
amazingly talented bands. Thus, when Lucy excitedly announced her new association with MADAM COMPANY
– cited as “The Southeast’s Premiere Bad Company, Free, and Paul Rodgers Tribute Band,” I wanted to know
more.

Now I can’t say that I didn’t exactly raise a well-shaped eyebrow to the notion that Lucy Piller – who happens to
work very closely with THE Paul Rodgers himself -- would even consider that a tribute band could possibly
capture the essence of a man that she reverently refers to as “The Voice”. Lucy takes all things Paul Rodgers
VERY seriously. And why not? She’s only been photographing the man himself for decades. British-born Lucy is
additionally the President of his U.S. Fan Club. Her home is a testament to her unwavering support of this icon
of rock. I’ve been to Lucy’s beautiful abode and broke bread there on many occasions. Heck, it was Lucy that
tutored me regarding the fine art of drinking a proper cup of English tea and why it is a mortal sin to not do so
in fine bone china…but I digress…

And it is here that the ARN offices are located…and if those walls could talk! Staring back from the collage of the
autographed images that adorn the confines is a veritable “Who’s Who” in music, especially in relation to Free
and Bad Company. These photographs chronicle the life and music of Paul Rodgers and various other notable