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Robert Jackson (born 6 January 1949, Coventry, England) is an English rock musician most famous for being a member of Badfinger from 1974–75 and 1981–83, and of The Fortunes from 1995-2019. He currently tours under the name Badfinger in the United Kingdom.
In 2015, former member Bob Jackson formed his own version of Badfinger with current members Andy Nixon, Michael Healey, and Ted Duggan to honour the memory of Pete Ham, Tom Evans, and Mike Gibbins and undertook a 23 date UK theatre tour, playing to over 20,000 people.
May 18, 2024 · Yet behind the harmonious facade lay a tale of financial ruin, legal battles, and personal tragedy that would ultimately claim the lives of two of its members. This is the story of Badfinger — a...
- Michael Melman
Jul 4, 2024 · Debts and lawsuits plagued them, delaying royalty payments and making it nearly impossible to revive their careers. Despite these challenges, Badfinger’s music, especially “Without You,” showcased the band’s talent and the bittersweet legacy they left in rock history.
Jan 30, 2016 · A Badfinger act has also recently been re-launched in the UK by Bob Jackson and has completed a theatre tour.
Aug 22, 2016 · After their initial disbandment, Jackson remained in contact with members of the group and formed breakaway projects, remaining active until the reformation of the group. Today, Jackson leads a Badfinger line-up which features Andy Nixon on guitar and vocals, Michael Healy on bass and Ted Duggan on drums.
May 20, 2019 · Bob Jackson kept very busy over the years – first forming & recording with The Dodgers in ’78, and later joining and recording with The Searchers, The Byron Band [ex Uriah Heep frontman] in ’81, The Fortunes, as well as taking part in a few Badfinger reformations in the ’80s.
