Nov. 18, 2025

Bad Company to Bottled Bliss: Paul Cullen’s Journey from Rock Star to Wine Pt. 6

Bad Company to Bottled Bliss: Paul Cullen’s Journey from Rock Star to Wine Pt. 6
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Bad Company to Bottled Bliss: Paul Cullen’s Journey from Rock Star to Wine Pt. 6

Paul Cullen — former bassist of the legendary rock band Bad Company — to explore his incredible evolution from the world of stadium tours to the serenity of wine. Paul reflects on his life on the road, the unforgettable night performing for 16,000 fans in his hometown of Buffalo, and how music and wine intertwined to shape his new creative path.

Before Paul Cullen was pairing fine wine with fine dining, he was rocking stadiums with one of the biggest bands of the ’90s — Bad Company. Paul to relives his favorite moments on tour — from getting the call to audition, to playing for 16,000 hometown fans in Buffalo, to the surreal feeling of seeing “local boy makes good” headlines in the paper. Paul also opens up about his deep love of music, sharing the bass players who inspired him most — from Jaco Pastorius to Geddy Lee — and the joy of performing songs that blended groove, jazz, and rock in perfect harmony.

  • Paul’s favorite moment on tour with Bad Company

  • The personal story behind his song “King for a Day”

  • Bass influences that shaped his sound

  • Why the band’s musicianship was a perfect fit for his style

  • Sneak peek into his next chapter beyond the stage


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