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  • Genre: Acoustic / Pop / Rock

    Location London and South East, UK

    Profile Views: 314458

    Last Login: 4/9/2012

    Member Since 2/23/2006

    Website http://www.badfinger-iveys.com

    Record Label Apple / Warner Brothers

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    .. ..BADFINGER was a rock/pop band formed in Swansea, Wales in the early 1960s. Originally called THE IVEYS, they became the true initiator of the "Power-Pop" genre which started following the British Merseybeat onslaught of the early/mid 60s, converging to Psych-Pop, and then emptying into the Blues-oriented revival at the tail-end of the decade. In 1970, it was Badfinger who revived harmonious melodic rock with a decisive new crunch through their single release of "No Matter What." The song was universally accepted into the mainstream and became a worldwide smash. "Come And Get It" had been their precursor hit, but despite its quality, Paul McCartney's hand in writing the song had lessened their credibility somewhat. But with their ensuing 45s "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue", in addition to the Global Number One hit Ham/Evans composition "Without You," as covered by Harry Nilsson, this had cemented the group as projected up-and-coming superstars.......Throughout the early 1970s the band had been touted at times as the heir apparent to The Beatles, partly because of their close working relationships with the 'Fab Four' on various projects, but also because of their somewhat similar sound. However, it was the meteoric rise and harrowing demise of Badfinger that cemented their name in rock history journals. Although poised to make an impact on the music scene of the 1970s, starting it out with four hit singles and a number-one Billboard composition, Badfinger became victim to the worst elements of the music industry and internal strife; this resulted in bankruptcy and two suicides. For more info read the Dan Matovina book "Without You: The Tragic Story Of Badfinger" or go to WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badfinger.... No Matter What - Top Of The Pops.. .. .. .. .. .. ......Believe Me - Top Of The Pops.. .. .. .. .. .. ......Better Days - Top Of The Pops
  • Members

    Pete Ham (guitar/keys/vocals).. Tom Evans (bass/vocals).. Joey Molland (guitar/vocals).. Mike Gibbins (drums/vocals)... Bob Jackson (keyboards/vocals)... Ron Griffiths - Iveys (bass/vocals).. Dai Jenkins - Iveys (guitar/vocals).. .... .. .. .. .. .. ..
  • Influences

    Life, harmony and melody.......Take It All - Live Badfinger!.. .. .. .. ..
  • Sounds Like

    Sweet sweet music..... ..Day After Day.. .. .. .. ....Baby Blue.. .. .. .. ....Carry On Till Tomorrow.. .. .. .. ....Without You.. .. .. .. ....No Matter What - Live Badfinger!.. .. .. .. ....

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    Tribute song to Pete Ham performed by Bob Jackson Eddie Mooney Anthony Harty Matt Hart Al Wodtke http://t.co/cNmwSBjnxt

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    Pete Ham Memorial Stone - all are welcome ! A memorial in the Morriston Cemetery unveiled Sunday, April 28, 2013.... http://t.co/Z4LMqhE3xr

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    After this mistake has been made many times; after the top executives were told many times; after it's been... http://t.co/A0jxhleCO5

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  • Sonic Tapestry

    pete ham god bless ya....genius

    2 years ago
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    Hi there and hope all is good. I have just uploaded my new portrait of Scottish singer/songwriter Michael Marra.

    2 years ago
  • Gata de Noche

    Bad finger no paro de escucharlos son una gloria!!! Juan Gata de Noche!

    2 years ago
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    Hi there and hope all is good.

    2 years ago
  • Joe Hawthorn


     
    Hi there, New solo art exhibition at the Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate. Runs from 5 July to 30 Sept. 2010, all welcome.

    2 years ago
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    Thanks for the add request ...

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  • Henry Golis

    Badfinger,Stopping by to say hi!All the best,Henry Golis{Park Lane Drive Records}

    2 years ago
  • Mark Turns

    Thank-you for the add:) Be blessed always!:)

    2 years ago
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Bio:

.. BADFINGER was a rock/pop band formed in Swansea, Wales in the early 1960s. Originally called THE IVEYS, they became the true initiator of the "Power-Pop" genre which started following the British Merseybeat onslaught of the early/mid 60s, converging to Psych-Pop, and then emptying into the Blues-oriented revival at the tail-end of the decade. In 1970, it was Badfinger who revived harmonious melodic rock with a decisive new crunch through their single release of "No Matter What." The song was universally accepted into the mainstream and became a worldwide smash. "Come And Get It" had been their precursor hit, but despite its quality, Paul McCartney's hand in writing the song had lessened their credibility somewhat. But with their ensuing 45s "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue", in addition to the Global Number One hit Ham/Evans composition "Without You," as covered by Harry Nilsson, this had cemented the group as projected up-and-coming superstars.

Throughout the early 1970s the band had been touted at times as the heir apparent to The Beatles, partly because of their close working relationships with the 'Fab Four' on various projects, but also because of their somewhat similar sound. However, it was the meteoric rise and harrowing demise of Badfinger that cemented their name in rock history journals. Although poised to make an impact on the music scene of the 1970s, starting it out with four hit singles and a number-one Billboard composition, Badfinger became victim to the worst elements of the music industry and internal strife; this resulted in bankruptcy and two suicides. For more info read the Dan Matovina book "Without You: The Tragic Story Of Badfinger" or go to WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badfinger

No Matter What - Top Of The Pops

Believe Me - Top Of The Pops

Better Days - Top Of The Pops

Member Since:

February 23, 2006

Members:

Pete Ham (guitar/keys/vocals)
Tom Evans (bass/vocals)
Joey Molland (guitar/vocals)
Mike Gibbins (drums/vocals).

Bob Jackson (keyboards/vocals).

Ron Griffiths - Iveys (bass/vocals)
Dai Jenkins - Iveys (guitar/vocals)

Influences:

Life, harmony and melody.

Take It All - Live Badfinger!

Sounds Like:

Sweet sweet music.

Day After Day

Baby Blue

Carry On Till Tomorrow

Without You

No Matter What - Live Badfinger!

Record Label:

Apple / Warner Brothers

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