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On this day, November 19, 1983, Tom Evans of Badfinger died.
Hat tip, This Day in Music
What Happened Today In Music
November 19th
1983 - Tom Evans
English musician and songwriter Tom Evans from Badfinger, took his own life after a bitter argument with Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland about the royalties for 'Without You'. (Evans co-wrote 'Without You' a hit for both Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey). Family members said the singer, songwriter was never able to get over his former bandmate's Pete Ham's suicide.
November 19th
1983 - Tom Evans
English musician and songwriter Tom Evans from Badfinger, took his own life after a bitter argument with Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland about the royalties for 'Without You'. (Evans co-wrote 'Without You' a hit for both Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey). Family members said the singer, songwriter was never able to get over his former bandmate's Pete Ham's suicide.
Source: Find a Grave
Tom Evans (musician)
Evans (centre) in the 1970s
Birth name: Thomas Evans
Born: 5 June 1947; Liverpool, England
Died: 19 November 1983 (aged 36); London, England
Website: tomevans.info
Thomas Evans (5 June 1947 – 19 November 1983) was an English musician and songwriter, most notable for his work with the band Badfinger. He co-wrote the song "Without You".
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Badfinger
In November 1969, the Iveys changed their name to Badfinger, and Paul McCartney of the Beatles gave the group a boost by offering them his song "Come and Get It", which he produced for the band. It became a featured track for the film The Magic Christian, which starred Ringo Starr and Peter Sellers. Evans was chosen by McCartney to sing lead on this track. It reached the Top 10 worldwide. The B-side, Rock of All Ages, co-written by Evans with Pete Ham and Mike Gibbins, features Tom Evans singing lead. Paul McCartney also produced this, and even sang scratch vocals with Evans on the basic track. A third Magic Christian song, "Carry On Till Tomorrow" was co-written by Evans and Ham.
After the departure of original bassist Ron Griffiths, the band fruitlessly auditioned a replacement and with the arrival of Liverpudlian guitarist Joey Molland, Evans, who had previously played guitar, switched to bass and thus stabilizing the classic line-up of Ham, Evans, Gibbins and Molland.
Badfinger enjoyed more major successes in the early 1970s with singles such as "No Matter What," "Day After Day," and "Baby Blue". Each featured some of Evans vocals; background harmony and dual lead. Evans' high-career moment was with his composition "Without You," a song co-written with bandmate Pete Ham. The song became a No. 1 hit worldwide for Harry Nilsson and has since become a standard in the music industry.
Badfinger dissolved following Ham's suicide in 1975, after which Evans joined a group called the Dodgers with Badfinger bandmate Bob Jackson. The Dodgers released three singles produced by Muff Winwood and toured Britain before recording an album with producer Pat Moran. Evans was eventually asked to leave the band midway through the recording sessions and he briefly retired from the music industry.
Evans resurfaced in 1977 to join Joey Molland for two Badfinger "comeback" albums. The first single of two from the first album Airwaves, was an Evans composition - "Lost Inside Your Love", but it failed to chart after its release in March 1979. The second album, Say No More spawned the Evans and Tansin single "Hold On", which reached No. 56 on the Billboard chart in 1981. Evans and Molland went their separate ways after this second album was released, and the two put together rival Badfinger touring bands in the US.
In 1982, Jackson rejoined Evans in the latter's version of Badfinger. Original Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins was also enlisted for Evans' band for one tour. But after Evans and Jackson signed separate management contracts with a Milwaukee businessman, the trio of Evans, Gibbins and Jackson said they found themselves stranded in the US without tour dates, food, or money, and under much duress from physical threats. After returning to Britain, Evans was sued for $5 million in damages for abandoning his touring contract.
Death
In 1983, after a bitter argument with guitarist Joey Molland about the royalties for "Without You", Evans hanged himself in his garden. Those who knew him stated that he had never gotten over Ham's suicide.
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Evans (centre) in the 1970s
Birth name: Thomas Evans
Born: 5 June 1947; Liverpool, England
Died: 19 November 1983 (aged 36); London, England
Website: tomevans.info
Thomas Evans (5 June 1947 – 19 November 1983) was an English musician and songwriter, most notable for his work with the band Badfinger. He co-wrote the song "Without You".
{snip}
Badfinger
In November 1969, the Iveys changed their name to Badfinger, and Paul McCartney of the Beatles gave the group a boost by offering them his song "Come and Get It", which he produced for the band. It became a featured track for the film The Magic Christian, which starred Ringo Starr and Peter Sellers. Evans was chosen by McCartney to sing lead on this track. It reached the Top 10 worldwide. The B-side, Rock of All Ages, co-written by Evans with Pete Ham and Mike Gibbins, features Tom Evans singing lead. Paul McCartney also produced this, and even sang scratch vocals with Evans on the basic track. A third Magic Christian song, "Carry On Till Tomorrow" was co-written by Evans and Ham.
After the departure of original bassist Ron Griffiths, the band fruitlessly auditioned a replacement and with the arrival of Liverpudlian guitarist Joey Molland, Evans, who had previously played guitar, switched to bass and thus stabilizing the classic line-up of Ham, Evans, Gibbins and Molland.
Badfinger enjoyed more major successes in the early 1970s with singles such as "No Matter What," "Day After Day," and "Baby Blue". Each featured some of Evans vocals; background harmony and dual lead. Evans' high-career moment was with his composition "Without You," a song co-written with bandmate Pete Ham. The song became a No. 1 hit worldwide for Harry Nilsson and has since become a standard in the music industry.
Badfinger dissolved following Ham's suicide in 1975, after which Evans joined a group called the Dodgers with Badfinger bandmate Bob Jackson. The Dodgers released three singles produced by Muff Winwood and toured Britain before recording an album with producer Pat Moran. Evans was eventually asked to leave the band midway through the recording sessions and he briefly retired from the music industry.
Evans resurfaced in 1977 to join Joey Molland for two Badfinger "comeback" albums. The first single of two from the first album Airwaves, was an Evans composition - "Lost Inside Your Love", but it failed to chart after its release in March 1979. The second album, Say No More spawned the Evans and Tansin single "Hold On", which reached No. 56 on the Billboard chart in 1981. Evans and Molland went their separate ways after this second album was released, and the two put together rival Badfinger touring bands in the US.
In 1982, Jackson rejoined Evans in the latter's version of Badfinger. Original Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins was also enlisted for Evans' band for one tour. But after Evans and Jackson signed separate management contracts with a Milwaukee businessman, the trio of Evans, Gibbins and Jackson said they found themselves stranded in the US without tour dates, food, or money, and under much duress from physical threats. After returning to Britain, Evans was sued for $5 million in damages for abandoning his touring contract.
Death
In 1983, after a bitter argument with guitarist Joey Molland about the royalties for "Without You", Evans hanged himself in his garden. Those who knew him stated that he had never gotten over Ham's suicide.
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Badfinger - Without You - Television 1972
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http://www.badfingerlibrary.com
Badfinger was such a great group.
I don't have the album this song was on. It's a major hole in my collection.
Here is, hands down, my favorite Badfinger tune. I consider it the best power pop tune ever. The album is a must-own item. Look for Tom Evans on bass at 1:28 and up.
Baby Blue (Badfinger song)
"Baby Blue" is a song by the Welsh band Badfinger from their 1971 album, Straight Up. The song was written by Pete Ham, produced by Todd Rundgren, and released on Apple Records. In 2013, it was featured in the series finale of the television show Breaking Bad. As a result, the song charted in the UK for the first time, reaching No. 73.
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"Baby Blue" is a song by the Welsh band Badfinger from their 1971 album, Straight Up. The song was written by Pete Ham, produced by Todd Rundgren, and released on Apple Records. In 2013, it was featured in the series finale of the television show Breaking Bad. As a result, the song charted in the UK for the first time, reaching No. 73.
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One more live performance. Here is Mike Gibbins at the age of 22. He died of a brain aneurysm. Tom Evans is playing bass. Only Joey Molland survives.
Badfinger - Day After Day
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Golden Oldies van 192TV
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Louis De Nennie
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Golden Oldies van 192TV
Fri Oct 4, 2024: On this day, October 4, 2005, Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins died.
Wed Jun 5, 2024: On this day, June 5, 1947, Tom Evans of Badfinger was born.
Sat Apr 27, 2024: On this day, April 27, 1947, Pete Ham of Badfinger was born.
Wed Apr 24, 2024: On this day, April 24, 1975, Pete Ham of Badfinger died by suicide.
Tue Mar 12, 2024: On this day, March 12, 1949, Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins was born.
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Mon Jun 5, 2023: On this day, June 5, 1947, Tom Evans of Badfinger was born.
Thu Apr 27, 2023: On this day, April 27, 1947, Pete Ham of Badfinger was born.
Mon Apr 24, 2023: On this day, April 24, 1975, Pete Ham of Badfinger died by suicide.
Mon Mar 13, 2023: On March 12, 1949, Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins was born.
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Sun Jun 5, 2022: On this day, June 5, 1947, Tom Evans of Badfinger was born.
Wed Apr 27, 2022: On this day, April 27, 1947, Pete Ham of Badfinger was born.
Sat Jun 5, 2021: On this day, June 5, 1947, Tom Evans of Badfinger was born.
Tue Apr 27, 2021: On this day, April 27, 1947, Pete Ham of Badfinger was born.
Mon Apr 27, 2020: On this day, April 27, 1947, Pete Ham of Badfinger was born.
Fri Apr 24, 2020: On this day, April 24, 1975, Pete Ham of Badfinger committed suicide.
Thu Mar 12, 2020: Born on this day, March 12, 1949, Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins
Wed Jun 5, 2019: He would have turned 72 today: Tom Evans, of Badfinger
Fri Nov 23, 2018: Notable deaths: November 23, 1969, Spade Cooley. November 19, 1983, Tom Evans, of Badfinger
Fri Apr 27, 2018: Sad birthday remembrance, Pete Ham of Badfinger, born on this day in 1947.
Fri Mar 13, 2015: In memory of Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins, whose birthday it was yesterday
Hat tip, This Day in Rock. That site is now defunct.
1949 – BORN ON THIS DAY, MIKE GIBBINS, DRUMMER WITH BADFINGER
Posted on 11:47 PM by STU SWEATMAN
1949 – Born on this day, Mike Gibbins, drummer with Badfinger, (1970 UK No.4 & US No.7 single ‘Come And Get It’). Gibbins died on 4th Oct 2005.
Posted on 11:47 PM by STU SWEATMAN
1949 – Born on this day, Mike Gibbins, drummer with Badfinger, (1970 UK No.4 & US No.7 single ‘Come And Get It’). Gibbins died on 4th Oct 2005.