Rodgers roots redux: The former board member of Bad Company and the Firm now treads Muddy Waters

While Carson admits he is proud of this collaborative effort and Rodgers says he sees it as "his baby out on its own," the question remains: Is the world ready for this rebirth? "We have to take a long look," Rodgers says, "at where music is going. It's gotten away from the soul. We need to take a step back to move forward."

Paul Rodgers and band perform after 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Button South, 100 Ansin Blvd., Hallandale, 454-4880. Tickets cost $13 and $15.

Helping Rodgers on the new album are players whose names recap guitar history.

"I'd come out from behind the stage every time to hear them play that song.