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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.
- Pete Ham
Peter William Ham (27 April 1947 – 24 April 1975) was a...
- Baby Blue
"Baby Blue" is a song by Welsh rock band Badfinger from...
- Joey Molland
Joseph Charles Molland (born 21 June 1947) is an English...
- Tom Evans
Thomas Evans (5 June 1947 – 19 November 1983) was an English...
- Badfinger (Album)
Badfinger is the sixth studio album by British rock band...
- Straight Up
Straight Up is the fourth studio album by the Welsh rock...
- Pete Ham
- Day After Day (1971) With its unassailable melody, plaintive vocals and lovestruck sentiment, this is Pete Ham at his aching best. Producer George Harrison elevates things further with a wonderful slide solo, while the mighty Leon Russell adds piano.
- Baby Blue (1971) Initially the second single lifted from the Todd Rundgren-produced Straight Up, Baby Blue is Pete Ham’s passionate ode to Dixie Armstrong, whom he became involved with during Badfinger’s final tour of the US.
- Come And Get It (1970) Paul McCartney demo’d this infectious nugget during the sessions for Abbey Road in July 1969. When it came to supplying songs for the soundtrack of The Magic Christian (starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr), the Beatle took the producer’s chair and donated it to Badfinger, who added lustrous three-part harmonies.
- No Matter What (1970) A chunky guitar motif and rich melody form the backbone of one of Badfinger’s most anthemic tunes, a declaration of loyalty and affection with a Beatlesy middle eight and the kind of hook that became synonymous with the soulful power pop of Big Star and The Raspberries.
Apr 24, 2017 · The story of Badfinger: the torment of rock'n'roll and the tragedy that follows. By Michael Heatley. ( Classic Rock ) last updated 24 April 2023. Hailed as the new Beatles but "mismanaged and exploited beyond the bounds of human decency" Badfinger's thankless career drove two members to take their own lives.
- Michael Heatley
Anthony Harty - Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals. Ted Duggan - Drums, percussion. 'IN A DIFFERENT WORLD' is the brand new track written by Bob Jackson. Head over to www.badfinger.online for a free...
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Badfinger was a pop/rock band from London that pioneered power pop with huge hooks and guitars. Learn about their history, members, albums, and songs on AllMusic.
Oct 21, 2020 · Features. Joey Molland looks back on Badfinger's tumultuous, remarkable career – 50 years on. By Joe Bosso. published 21 October 2020. The story of the British power pop phenomenon is one of hits, Beatles, music industry sharks and tragedy. Badfinger perform on Top Of The Pops, 1973.
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