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Peter William Ham (27 April 1947 – 24 April 1975) was a Welsh singer, songwriter and guitarist best known as a lead vocalist of and composer for the 1970s rock band Badfinger, whose hit songs include "No Matter What", "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue".
Apr 27, 2022 · Pete Ham was a talented songwriter who co-wrote 'Baby Blue' and 'Without You', but died by suicide at 27. Learn about his life, career and legacy in this article by Leon Barton.
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Badfinger were a Welsh rock band formed in 1961 in Swansea, Wales. Their best-known lineup consisted of Pete Ham (guitar), Mike Gibbins (drums), Tom Evans (bass), and Joey Molland (guitar). They are recognised for their influence on the 1970s power pop genre.
May 20, 2023 · A new digital album reveals the last songs of Pete Ham, the songwriter who killed himself in 1975 after losing his royalties and his band. The album, compiled by his biographer, shows his melancholy and hope in his lyrics and music.
Dec 28, 2023 · Pete Ham was a Welsh musician who led the rock band Badfinger, known for hits like \"Without You\" and \"Baby Blue\". He died by suicide in 1975 at the age of 27, amid financial and professional troubles related to his management.
Apr 24, 2015 · The lifeless body of Pete Ham, writer and singer of Badfinger's biggest hits, was found on April 24, 1975.
Nov 28, 2018 · Songwriter Pete Ham’s uncanny gift for a pop melody was fully to the fore, as were Badfinger’s trademark harmonies, which heightened the inherent melodrama of the subject matter.
