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Michael George Gibbins (12 March 1949 – 4 October 2005) was a Welsh musician, most notable for being the drummer of Badfinger . Early life. Mike Gibbins was born on 12 March 1949 in Swansea, Wales. He began playing drums at age 14, and joined his first band, "The Club 4" in the early 1960s.
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.
Oct 4, 2005 · Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 1990s. Born. March 12, 1949 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales. Died. October 4, 2005 in Oviedo, FL. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. Contemporary Pop/Rock, Power Pop, Album Rock, Soft Rock. Member Of. Badfinger, The Iveys, The Club Four, The Misfits, The Planets. Staff Picks. Advanced Search. Remove Ads.
Learn about the life and career of Mike Gibbins, the drummer of the legendary rock band Badfinger. Explore his albums, photos, and memorial guest book.
Oct 14, 2005 · Obituary. Mike Gibbins. Drummer for Badfinger, a Beatles discovery. Dave Laing. Fri 14 Oct 2005 19.03 EDT. As a teenager, Mike Gibbins, who has died aged 56, bashed drums with...
Oct 7, 2005 · Mike Gibbins was a member of the first band signed by the Beatles' Apple Records, but also witnessed the tragic suicides of two bandmates. He played on hits like Without You and It's a Heartache, and lived in Florida until his death in 2005.
Learn about Mike Gibbins, the only son with six sisters, who grew up in Swansea and became a drummer for the Iveys and Badfinger. See his albums, photos and stories of his musical journey from tin pots to rock & roll.
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