One Swing, Two Legends, and a Final Goodbye: Country music Superstar Alan Jackson Makes a Surprise Appearance at Mick Ralphs’s Funeral — And What He Offered Left Everyone in Tears. At the funeral of the guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the legendary ‘70s rock band Bad Company Mick Ralphs in Hereford on June 24, 2025, the unexpected appearance of Alan Jackson brought the atmosphere to an emotional and overwhelming level. Alan Jackson spoke about his special friendship with Ralphs, sharing memories of their meeting at a Charity concert in 2017 and the encouraging words Ralphs had sent him during his recovery after the accident.