Five '70s Bands That Should Have Been Bigger
Some were struck by member defections, some by death. Others just had a run of very bad luck.
Badfinger
Joey Molland, Badfinger Guitarist, Dead at 77
He was the last remaining member of the band's classic-era lineup.
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.
How Two Superstars Helped Badfinger Complete 'Straight Up'
George Harrison and then Todd Rundgren stepped in as the band worked on their best album.
Hear Rick Springfield Front New Version of Badfinger Song
Revamped "Love Is Gonna Come at Last" precedes new Badfinger LP also featuring guest spots from Todd Rundgren and Rick Wakeman.
55 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Constructs Badfinger's Breakout
Their career highlight had previously been 1968's "Maybe Tomorrow," which stalled at a disappointing No. 67.
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.'
The History of Pete Ham and Badfinger
Like the Beatles, with whom they’re inextricably linked, the band included four men capable of writing and singing lead.
Badfinger Demos Come to New Crowdsourcing Campaign
The 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.
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.