Badfinger were a Welsh rock band formed in Swansea, who were active from the 1960s to the 1980s. Their best-known lineup consisted of Pete Ham, Mike Gibbins, Tom Evans, and Joey Molland. They are recognised for their influence on the 1970s power pop genre. It is estimated that the band sold 14 million albums. The band evolved from an earlier group called the Iveys, formed in 1961, which became the first group signed by the Beatles' Apple label in 1968. The band renamed themselves Badfinger, after the working title for the Beatles' 1967 song "With a Little Help from My Friends". From 1968 to 1973, Badfinger recorded five albums for Apple and toured extensively, before they became embroiled in the chaos of Apple's dissolution. Badfinger had four consecutive worldwide hits from 1970 to 1972: "Come and Get It", "No Matter What", "Day After Day", and "Baby Blue".
| Also known as | The Iveys (1961–1969) |
| Origin | Swansea, Wales |
| Genres | Rock, power pop |
| Years active | 1961–1975, 1978–1990 |
| Labels | Apple, Warner Bros, Elektra, Radio |
| Associated acts | George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Leon Russell, David Garrick, Todd Rundgren |
| Past members | Pete Ham, Joey Molland, Tom Evans, Mike Gibbins |
About Badfinger
Welsh rock band who are widely regarded for their contributions to the power pop sub genre. In the early 1970's their songs "Come and Get It," "No Matter What," "Day After Day," and "Baby Blue" all became hits.
Achievement of Badfinger
They were the first band signed to The Beatles' label Apple. Paul McCartney and George Harrison both produced songs with them.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Badfinger
Badfinger Category.. Apple Records artists.. Elektra Records artists.
Latest information about Badfinger updated on February 09 2022.
