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Also known as The Iveys

Badfinger were a Welsh rock band formed in Swansea in 1961. Their best-known lineup consisted of Pete Ham (guitar), Mike Gibbins (drums), Tom Evans (bass), and Joey Molland (guitar). Initially known as the Iveys, the band renamed themselves Badfinger, after the working title for the Beatles' 1967 song "With a Little Help from My Friends" ("Bad Finger Boogie"). From 1968 to 1973, Badfinger recorded five albums for Apple Records and toured extensively, before they became embroiled in the chaos of Apple's dissolution. They are recognised for their influence on the 1970s power pop genre and are es

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Musical artist.name
Badfinger
Musical artist.image
Badfinger ad 1970.jpg
Musical artist.landscape
yes
Musical artist.caption
Badfinger in 1970 (L–R: Molland, Evans, Ham, Gibbins)
Musical artist.alias
The Iveys (1961–1969)
Musical artist.origin
Swansea, Wales
Musical artist.past_members
Pete Ham Tom Evans Joey Molland Mike Gibbins (see Members section for others)

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Instance of
musical group
Has part
Mike Gibbins
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Official website
www.badfingersite.com
Image
Badfinger ad 1970.jpg
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Category:Badfinger
location of formation
Swansea
inception
1961-00-00
start of work period
1969-00-00
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name
Badfinger
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