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Peter William Ham (27 April 1947 – 24 April 1975) was a Welsh singer, songwriter and guitarist best known as a lead vocalist of and composer for the 1970s rock band Badfinger, whose hit songs include "No Matter What", "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue".
Apr 27, 2022 · Pete Ham was a talented songwriter who co-wrote 'Baby Blue' and 'Without You', but died by suicide at 27. Learn about his life, career and legacy in this article by Leon Barton.
Apr 24, 2017 · Pete Ham was the vocalist on the single, and the harmonies and extravagant electric guitars (benefiting from the added edge of Molland) elevated it from the basic beat-group treatment of Come And Get It. Power-pop authority Will Birch, whose early-80s band The Records followed the Badfinger blueprint to find US success, vividly ...
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Badfinger were a Welsh rock band formed in 1961 in Swansea, Wales. Their best-known lineup consisted of Pete Ham (guitar), Mike Gibbins (drums), Tom Evans (bass), and Joey Molland (guitar). They are recognised for their influence on the 1970s power pop genre. It is estimated that the band sold 14 million records. [1] [2]
- 1961–1975, 1978–1984
- Swansea, Wales
Jan 30, 2016 · Pete Ham was born in Townhill, Swansea and made his first guitar in school woodwork class. He worked as an apprentice television engineer before finding fame. The band house in Golders Green,...
Apr 27, 2013 · Pete Ham, who co-wrote Without You, a hit for both Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey, worked with the Beatle while in the band Badfinger. A blue plaque at the city's railway station was unveiled...
Apr 24, 2015 · Though they didn’t have a traditional frontman, Pete Ham has often been called the heart and soul of the group since he was the composer and voice of their biggest hits. His story is a...
