Badfinger Doc 5 of 6

To part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oQVHVZ1Tz0&feature=channel_page From Wiki: After Ham's death, Badfinger dissolved. Late in 1975, Evans and Jackson helped establish a group called The Dodgers. The group released three UK 45's on Island Records in 1976. "Don't Let Me Be Wrong" was the only U.S. release, but it failed to chart. Subsequently, the management of the band fired Evans for insubordination and ordered all his performances deleted from the group's album recordings that later was released as Love On The Rebound. Molland had started a band in 1975 with Mark Clarke (Colosseum) and Jerry Shirley (Humble Pie) called Natural Gas. The group performed a few gigs as an opening act for Peter Frampton in 1976. They released a self-titled album and three singles, but none managed to chart. Gibbins performed session drumming for various Welsh acts, including Bonnie Tyler on her international hit "It's A Heartache," which reached #3 on the U.S. charts.

By 1977, both Molland and Evans were out of the music business; Molland occasionally laid carpet while Evans briefly worked insulating pipes. Molland describes his dire economic circumstances as follows: "Thank God I had guitars and I was able to sell some of that stuff. We were flat broke, and that's happened to me three times, where my wife and I have had to sell off everything and go and stay with her parents or do whatever. I installed carpeting for a while in Los Angeles and stuff like that. You do what you've got to do to survive."

Later in 1977, U.S.-based drummer Kenny Harck and guitarist Joe Tansin recruited Molland to start a new band. When they needed a bass player, Molland suggested Evans, who joined after a visit to California in 1978. Suggestions from record companies led to the decision to rename the new band as Badfinger. Their comeback album Airwaves was released in 1979. Harck was fired from the band during the sessions and Tansin left the band immediately after the album was completed.

To tour promoting the album, Molland and Evans recruited Tony Kaye (Yes) on keyboards and Peter Clarke (Stealers Wheel) on drums. The single "Love is Gonna Come At Last" from Airwaves reached #69 on the Billboard charts. The new Badfinger then recorded and released a second album, Say No More in 1981, with Glenn Sherba added on second guitar and Richard Bryans (Aviary) replacing Clarke on drums. This LP was distributed by Atlantic on the Radio label. The initial single, "Hold On," reached #56 on the Billboard charts. Ultimately, Evans and Molland split acrimoniously in 1981.

During 1982 and 1983, Molland and Evans then operated what turned out to be rival touring bands, both using the name Badfinger, which caused serious conflict in their relationship. At certain stages, Evans teamed with pre-1975 Badfinger members Bob Jackson, Mike Gibbins, guitarist Adam Allen, guitarist Reed Kailing (The Grass Roots), guitarist Donnie Dacus (Chicago), post-1975 Badfinger members Tony Kaye, guitarist Glenn Sherba and drummer Lenny Campanaro. For a few of his Badfinger band gigs, Molland teamed with post-1975 member Joe Tansin.

In 1982, Evans and Jackson signed a management contract with a Milwaukee businessman John Cass, which led to a disastrous tour. Both were later sued (Evans for U.S. $5 million) when they denied any responsibilities of the contract, due to their stance that management obligations had not been performed. Early in 1983, Evans and Jackson, with assistance from new member Al Wodtke, completed four demos in Minneapolis, Minnesota under contractual obligations to former Stevie Wonder manager Don Powell. These demos included Jackson's "I Won't Forget You," a tribute to deceased band member Pete Ham. These were briefly shopped but failed to generate strong interest.

On November 19, 1983, Evans and Molland had an extensive heated argument on the telephone regarding past Badfinger income still in escrow from the Apple era, and the "Without You" songwriting royalties Evans was now receiving, which Molland, former manager Bill Collins and Gibbins all wanted a share in. Following this argument, Evans hanged himself in the garden at his home.

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[Kristenbillick]

To hear Tom say "It was Pete and I.. Me and Pete loved each other..." Wow!

Joey Molland, you are a travesty singing on those deceptive Badfinger re-makes that have ripped off thousands, including my nephew. Well, you got what you wanted from Tom and Pete - money... always about money. And your live shows where you sing Pete and Tom's songs are a joke - do a solo gig or hire someone who can do them justice.

[RevStaplehurst]

I wouldn't want Joey Molland as a friend, but just remember that it's Stan Polley and Bill Collins who've got far more to be ashamed about

[michellesupport89]

What was the name of the weird guy Tom and Mike performed on TV with. The look on Mike's face is priceless. It says it all.

[skinmomz88]

Pete the true talent and artist of the band He trusted all and didnt want to live in a world where you cant do that truthfully neither do I R*I*P* Brother ^i^ ^i^ ^i^

[classiclistener01]

@MrLawman10 - In a way you're correct. When I got out of the US Navy, I began doing all of the things I'd missed while in, and, one was searching for old ROCK albums, Badfinger being one of them. I came upon a "Badfinger" fan club, so I wrote to it. Yet, being the "SUPERSTAR" that Molland seems to believe he is, he had his wife write back to me!? I guess that's good in itself, but, Badfinger, even at its height, can use all of the fans they have - go figure!?!? I'm STILL bothered by this!

[woodchucko]

Stan Polly is burning in HELL!!!! That non-creative piece of shit!!!

[Gauraonline]

There's enough for man's need, but never for man's greed - Gandhi

[Jethrofinger]

Take it easy on Joey, guys. That was mean in what he did to Tom but Joey's going out there now making sure this music lives. I myself am uncomfortable with him using the Badfinger name but this is how stupid people are today:

It's like

Joey Molland's playing here tonight

Who?

He was in Badfinger.

Oh I think I heard of them....

[ToddSweeneyOnce]

Mike and Tom were there before Joey. They should have had the Badfinger name, not the back stabber.

[Iron0Phoenix]

Tom and Pete are together forever

[MrLawman10]

joey molland is a parasite

[humbl121]

just so sad