Five '70s Bands That Should Have Been BiggerFive '70s Bands That Should Have Been BiggerSome were struck by member defections, some by death. Others just had a run of very bad luck. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Joey Molland, Badfinger Guitarist, Dead at 77Joey Molland, Badfinger Guitarist, Dead at 77He was the last remaining member of the band's classic-era lineup. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Mariah Carey Made a Hit Out of a Brushed Off Badfinger Song How Mariah Carey Made a Hit Out of a Brushed Off Badfinger Song The British band thought little of the song in 1970. Nearly a quarter of a century later, the pop singer breathed new life into it. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How Two Superstars Helped Badfinger Complete 'Straight Up'How Two Superstars Helped Badfinger Complete 'Straight Up'George Harrison and then Todd Rundgren stepped in as the band worked on their best album.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Hear Rick Springfield Front New Version of Badfinger SongHear Rick Springfield Front New Version of Badfinger SongRevamped "Love Is Gonna Come at Last" precedes new Badfinger LP also featuring guest spots from Todd Rundgren and Rick Wakeman.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
55 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Constructs Badfinger's Breakout55 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Constructs Badfinger's BreakoutTheir career highlight had previously been 1968's "Maybe Tomorrow," which stalled at a disappointing No. 67.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
50 Years Ago: Badfinger Hit the Big Time With 'No Dice'50 Years Ago: Badfinger Hit the Big Time With 'No Dice'This band was always about more than their association with the Fab Four, and they proved it decisively with 'No Dice.'Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The History of Pete Ham and BadfingerThe History of Pete Ham and BadfingerLike the Beatles, with whom they’re inextricably linked, the band included four men capable of writing and singing lead. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Badfinger Demos Come to New Crowdsourcing CampaignBadfinger Demos Come to New Crowdsourcing CampaignThe unreleased demos of two of the principal songwriters in Badfinger are part of a new PledgeMusic campaign that has been been put together by some musicians as a tribute to the power-pop progenitors.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
50 Years Ago: Badfinger Falls Apart After 'Wish You Were Here'50 Years Ago: Badfinger Falls Apart After 'Wish You Were Here'Final album to feature all four classic-era members was a prime example of this star-crossed band's woes. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso