Mike Ralphs was an English guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who was a founding member of rock bands Mott the Hoople and Bad Company.

Mike Ralphs Biography
Real Name | Michael Geoffrey Ralphs |
Nickname | Mike Ralphs |
Profession | Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter |
Date of Birth | 31 March 1944 |
Age | 81 years old (As of 2025) |
Birth Place | Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire, England |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire, England |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christian |
Education Qualification
School | Not known |
College | Not known |
Education Qualification | Graduated |
Mike Ralphs Age
Mike Ralphs was born on 31 March 1944 in Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire, England. He was 81 years old when he died in 2025, and his zodiac sign was Aries.

Mike Ralphs Wife
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
Spouse/Wife | Susie Chavasse |
Children | Two children and three stepchildren |
Mike Ralphs Family
Father’s Name | Not known |
Mother’s Name | Not known |
Brother’s Name | Update soon |
Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
Debut | In teenage, he began his career with blues-rock band |
Awards | Update soon |
Mike Ralphs Songs
- 1969 – Mott The Hoople
- 1971 – Wildife
- 1972 – Rock and Roll Queen
- 1974 – Bad Company
- 1976 – Run With The Pack
- 1979 – Desolation Angles
- 1986 – Fame and fortune
- 1990 – Holy Water
- 1995 – Company of Strangers
- 2010 – Hard Rock Live
- 2016 – Live in Concert 1977 & 1979, and others
Mike Ralphs Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 183 cm In meters – 1.83 m In feet & inches – 6’0” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 172 lbs |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | White |
Mike Ralphs Death, Cause of Death
Date of Death | 23 June 2025 |
Place of Death | Not known |
Cause of Death | Complications of the stroke |
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Mike Ralphs Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $10 million (as of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
Salary (approx) | Not known |
Income Source | Career, and other |

Some Lesser Facts About Mike Ralphs
- Mike Ralphs was born in Herefordshire, England, where he developed an early interest in music.
- He began teaching himself guitar at the age of 17.
- Mike’s professional journey commenced in 1960 with the blues-rock band the Buddies in 1964.
- In 1966, he joined the Mo Doc Thomas Group, which later evolved into Mott the Hoople in 1969.
- He co-founded the Bad Company alongside Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, and Boz Burrell in 1973.
- In November 2016, Ralphs suffered a stroke following a UK tour with Bad Company.
- At his teenage he was inspired by Steve Cropper’s work on “Green Onions.”
- Chuck Berry was also one of Mike Ralphs’ musical inspirations.
- Mike Ralphs died of complications from the stroke in June 2025, at the age of 81.
FAQ:
How old was Mike Ralphs?
81 years (at the time of death in 2025)
Who is Mike Ralphs’s wife?
Mike Ralphs was married to Susie Chavasse until his death.
How many children Mike Ralphs have?
Mike Ralphs has two children and three stepchildren.
What is Mike Ralphs’ net worth?
As of 2025, Mike Ralphs’ estimated net worth is $10 million.
What happened to Mike Ralphs?
Mike Ralphs died in June 2025, at age, 81.
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