• Badfinger was a pop, rock band in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Considered one of the earliest bands in the power pop genre; they self destructed due to disreputable management, fighting, bankruptcy and two suicides.

• Fast Facts

  1. Also known as: The Panthers, The Iveys
  2. Origin: Swansea, Wales
  3. Years Active: 1965 - 1975 & 1978 - 1983
  4. Record Label: Apple, Warner Bros., Elektra Records
  5. [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badfinger#Discography Discography]
  6. Band Members: Pete Ham (deceased), Tom Evans (deceased), Joey Molland, Mike Gibbins (deceased), Bob Jackson, Ron Griffiths, Joe Tansin and Tony Kaye

• Apple

  The Iveys, later known as Badfinger, were discovered by The Beatles road manager Mal Evans. The band singed to Apple in 1968. They released four albums for the label before signing with Warner Brothers in 1972.

• Albums

  • 1969: Maybe Tomorrow (as The Iveys)
  • 1970: Magic Christian Music
  • 1970: No Dice
  • 1971: Straight Up
  • 1973: Ass
  • 1974: Badfinger
  • 1974: Wish You Were Here
  • 1979: Airwaves
  • 1981: Say No More

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