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Post by bestmusicexpert on May 24, 2016 22:04:59 GMT -5
May 23: ... Danny Klein. The J. Geils Band bass player is one of three original members remaining. They still tour occasionally, opening for Bon Jovi and Bob Seger in recent years. Danny also is the leader of his own band. Danny Klein's Full House plays J. Geils Band music as well. From 1974, this was their highest charting hit when they were on Atlantic peaking at #12. Of course, there's nothing like the live version complete with Peter Wolf's rant! Must Of Got Lost - J. Geils BandThis one wailed its way onto the Top 40 for three weeks in 1980, peaking at #38. Love Stinks - J. Geils BandMay 23: ...General Johnson General Norman Johnson first appearance in the Hot 100 was as a member of the Showmen. Their great tune "It Will Stand" would hit the Hot 100 twice. It peaked at number #61 late in 1961 and reached #80 in 1964. He won a 1970 Grammy for his song "Patches", a hit for Clarence Carter then joined Holland-Dozier-Holland's Invictus/Hot Wax labels. With H-D-H, he wrote the Honey Cone's biggest hits "Want Ads", "Stick Up", and "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show". He also wrote Freda Payne's "Bring The Boys Home". In 1970, he hit the Top 40 four times as lead singer of Chairmen Of The Board. After the band's breakup, he released several singles as a solo artist and would become very popular on the Carolina beach music circuit before he passed away in 2010. Never get tired of the Chairmen Of The Board's biggest hit which peaked at #3 on the Hot 100, but only #8 on the R&B charts. Give Me Just A Little More Time - Chairmen Of The BoardAlso presenting the Showmen two time Hot 100 hit. It Will Stand - ShowmenJ Geils has 4 of 6 m ed movers remaining. Magic Dick Peter Wolf Seth Justman Danny Klein Stephen Jo Bladd and Jerome Geils are the 2 no longer in the group. SJB retired and J Geils and the group don't get along.
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Post by bestmusicexpert on May 24, 2016 22:05:57 GMT -5
May 17: ...Bill Bruford Original drummer for Yes, a larger portion of his career was as drummer for King Crimson. Other highlights include a touring stint as Genesis drummer when Phil Collins took over as lead vocalist following the departure of Peter Gabriel. He has released some solo efforts and led a jazz group Earthworks for several years beginning in the late 80s. At that time, he also reunited with ex-Yes members to form Anderson, Bruford, Wakefield, and Howe. He was also a part of the full-blown reunion of Yes in the early 90s for the "Union" album and related tour. He rejoined King Crimson in the mid-nineties until he retired in 2008. He currently speaks and writes about music, and runs a couple of record labels. Earlier this year, he earned a PhD at the University of Surrey. From the self-titled debut from Yes, here's their great cover of a Lennon/McCartney tune. Every Little Thing - YesFrom "The Yes Album", an edited version of this track titled "Your Move" was their first Top 40 single peaking at the leadoff position. I've Seen All Good People - YesMay 17: George 'Lightin' Licks' Johnson, guitarist for the Brothers Johnson. Together with his bassist brother Louis (Thunder Thumbs), they were the Brothers Johnson. After stints backing the Supremes, Bobby Womack, and Billy Preston, Quincy Jones hired them for his "Mellow Madness" album. Quincy produced their debut album "Look Out For #1" which began a string of 4 Top 15 albums on the Billboard 200. Their 3 Top 10 singles "I'll Be Good To You", "Strawberry Letter #23", and "Stomp!" all topped the R&B charts. The brothers split in 1982 and have reunited occasionally since then including a 2002 US tour. Always liked the follow-up to "I'll Be Good To You" which peaked at #30 on the Hot 100. It was their other Top 10 R&B single besides the three #1s, peaking at #4. Get The Funk Out Ma Face - Brothers JohnsonThey had but Louis died last year, effectively ending the group forever.
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Post by 1finemrg on May 25, 2016 5:09:31 GMT -5
bestmusicexpert: Thanks for the correction on the J. Geils Band birthday.
Louis Johnson passed away 4 days after his birthday was originally posted. I was merely "quoting" last year's birthday wishes.
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Post by 1finemrg on May 25, 2016 5:48:08 GMT -5
May 25: ...Clarence Burke Jr. Along with his brothers and sisters, he was a member of the Five Stairsteps. They were a Chicago-based group dubbed the "First Family Of Soul". After winning a talent contest at the Regal theater, they signed with Curtis Mayfield's Windy City label. Several label changes later, they scored their only Top 40 hit in 1970. They reached the Top 10 on the R&B charts in 1976 with "From Us To You" as The Stairsteps. After disbanding, several family members formed the nucleus of the Invisible Man's Band. They would have a brief period of success in 1980, reaching Top 10 on the R&B charts and barely missing the Top 40 with "All Night Thang". Clarence passed away one day after his 64th birthday in 2013. The Five Stairsteps only Top 10 hit would peak at #8. Originally a "B" side, it began receiving airplay in Detroit and Philadelphia before breaking out nationally. O-o-h Child - Five StairstepsThe original "A" side was a Beatles cover that reached #66 on the Hot 100. Dear Prudence - Five StairstepsMay 25: ...Robby Steinhardt. Robby was the co-lead singer and violinist for Kansas. He had 2 tenures with the band (1973 - 1982) and (1997 - 2006). He resins up his bow for this Kansas classic. Miracles Out Of Nowhere - Kansas
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Post by 1finemrg on May 26, 2016 5:56:16 GMT -5
May 26: ... Lenny Kravitz. Named for an uncle who was killed in the Korean War while saving his platoon from a Chinese attack, Lenny is the son of actress Roxie Roker (Jeffersons). His father Sy Kravitz produced the news for NBC. Al Roker, TV weatherman is his cousin once removed. He began recording as Romeo Blue, and his goal in the beginning was to be a session musician. In the mid-80s after being rejected by most of the record labels, he began recording his debut on his own. As the album was nearing completion, he persuaded Stephen Elvis Smith to be his manager. Steven worked with Lenny's mom on "The Jeffersons" and also served as musical director of "A Different World" which starred his future wife Lisa Bonet. Within a month, several labels were bidding for his services. His debut "Let Love Rule" was released in late 1989, and his career has flourished since. He holds the record with 4 consecutive Grammy nods for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance from 1999-2002. He has done noteworthy side projects such as producing Madonna's "Justify My Love" and has worked with Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Stephen Tyler, Al Green and Curtis Mayfield. His greatest hits compilation peaked at #2 and sold over 11 million copies. #2 is also the highest charting position of his 45 releases, 1991 "It Ain't Over 'til It's Over". He peaked at #12 and topped the Alternative Rock Charts with this classic from 1999. Fly Away - Lenny KravitzThe title track to his 1993 album would peak at #2 on the Alternative Rock Charts. Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny KravitzMay 26: ... Levon Helm. He was the drummer and lead vocalist for The Band. His vocals became more prominent after their initial album "Music From Big Pink" though he did sing lead on "The Weight". He was with The Band through their initial run which ended with "The Last Waltz" concert in November 1976. He released some solo material in the late seventies/early eighties and also pursued an acting career. He appeared in "Coal Miner's Daughter" as Loretta Lynn's dad and as Air Force test pilot/engineer Jack Ridley in "The Right Stuff". Though not about him, Elton John's "Levon" was named for him. Levon was a part of The Band reforming in 1983. They endured the suicide of Richard Manuel and continued to perform until 1998. In the 2000s he would host the Midnight Ramble at "The Barn", his home and studio in Woodstock, NY. Initially, part of the proceeds from these concerts paid for medical bills he incurred after battling throat cancer. The concerts featured Levon with a variety of musical guests ranging from Dr. John to Elvis Costello and Norah Jones. They continue to this day. He also earned several Grammys including a 2007 Traditional Folk Album for "Dirt Farmer", and a 2010 Americana for "Electric Dirt". He toured in 2009 in support of the Black Crowes. Levon succumbed to a recurrence of cancer and died on April 26, 2012. A public wake was held at his Woodstock home attended by approximately 2,000 guests. The next day after a private funeral service, a procession in the streets of Woodstock led to his burial at Woodstock Cemetery. The wall behind his gravesite contains a printed musical notation of this song. Life Is A Carnival - Band
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Post by 1finemrg on May 27, 2016 5:26:19 GMT -5
May 27: ... Neil Finn. Neil joined his brother Tim in Split Enz during the late 70s and early 80s. Extremely popular in their native New Zealand and Australia, they achieved modest success in the US at the dawn of the MTV era. Their only Hot 100 single "I Got You" peaked at #53 on the Hot 100. The band broke up in the mid 80s, and Neil would become the founding member of the trio Crowded House. The band would achieve international success with their self-titled debut album. Subsequent releases weren't quite as successful in the US, but the band did enjoy a second wave of popularity in Europe and their homeland during the early 90s. They did reach the Top 10 on the Modern Rock charts three times during this period. Both Split Enz and Crowded House have reunited over the years for special events and releases of new material. Crowded House's 2007 "Time On Earth" and 2010 "Intriguer" were successful internationally. Neil Finn has also released albums with his brother Tim as the Finn Brothers. He currently is touring the country as a solo act, and released a solo effort "Dizzy Heights" in 2014. Crowded House's debut generated their only 2 Top 10 Hot 100 US singles. They feature Neil's songwriting and lead vocal abilities. The first one peaked at #2 in 1986... Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House... and the second reached #7 the following year. Something So Strong - Crowded HouseMay 27: ... Chicago jazz legend Ramsey Lewis. He is a three time Grammy award winner, and has recorded over 80 albums in his illustrious career. He has supported Chicago inner-city and public school music programs, lending a hand to those with the talent but not the means. He was a smooth jazz radio personality for over 15 years on the Chicago airwaves. On the singles chart, he's hit the Top 40 four times, the largest being this #5 classic from 1965. The "In" Crowd - Ramsey Lewis Trio
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Post by 1finemrg on May 27, 2016 22:30:31 GMT -5
May 28: ... Gladys Knight. A seven time Grammy Award winner, the "Empress of Soul" is best known for her work with the Pips. The Pips consisted of her brother Merald aka "Bubba", and cousins Edward Patten and William Guest. At the age of seven, she received notoriety by winning Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour TV contest in 1952. The group scored a pair of Top 20 singles in 1961 with "Every Beat Of My Heart" and "Letter Full Of Tears". The Pips signed with Motown in the mid-sixties. Despite being relegated to second tier status by Motown with their singles being released on the Soul label, they carved a successful career in the late sixties and early seventies. Three of their singles reached the Top 10 on the Hot 100 including a pair of #2 singles. Their version of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" was eclipsed a year later by Marvin Gaye's powerhouse. Their other #2 hit "Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)" would earn them a Grammy. It was also the last single released while the group was with Motown. Motown would release several singles after their departure, but the only success was the Top 20 single "Daddy Could Swear, I Declare". Gladys Knight and the Pips signed with Buddah. The second 45 release would become their signature song, peaking at the top for two weeks. "Midnight Train To Georgia" would earn the group a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance. They would reach the Top 5 three more times over the next two years. During the 80s, the group would top the R&B charts twice with "Save The Overtime (For Me)" and "Love Overboard". Gladys Knight and the Pips were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Gladys would reach the top of the Hot 100 a second time as part of Dionne and Friends with the single "That's What Friends Are For" in 1987. She earned a Grammy in the process. She continues to tour the US today, and will perform a series of concerts in the UK and Mexico in early June. She has recently released a new single "Just A Little". With Motown, Gladys Knight and the Pips reached #9 with this soulful classic in 1970. If I Were Your Woman - Gladys Knight and the PipsFrom 1975, this medley recorded on Buddah reached #11 on the Hot 100. One of my dad's favorites. The Way We Were / Try To Remember - Gladys Knight and the PipsMay 28: ... John Fogerty. He wrote and sang lead on the majority of Creedence Clearwater Revival's hits. They cranked out a lifetime of work in the 4+ years CCR was together. It was a shame that personality conflicts tore the band apart, and keeps them apart to this day. John had some success under the Blue Ridge Rangers moniker in the 70s, charting in the Top 40 with "Jambalaya" and "Hearts Of Stone". A second release, "The Blue Ridge Rangers Ride Again" was issued in 2009. Due to legal issues, John's solo crowning achievement "Centerfield" was released in 1985 after a 9 year gap. It topped the Billboard album charts, and spawned a Top 10 record "Old Man Down The Road". He has released several solo efforts through the years, including this very familiar sounding song from his 2007 effort "Revival". That Creedence Song - John Fogerty
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Post by 1finemrg on May 28, 2016 22:57:05 GMT -5
May 29: ... Rebbie Jackson. The eldest of the Jackson family siblings, Rebbie reached the Top 10 on the R&B charts three times including 1989s "2300 Jackson Street" as a member of the Jacksons. Her #4 R&B hit crossed over to the Hot 100 and peaked at #24 in 1984. It was produced and written by her brother Michael. Centipede - Rebbie Jackson
May 29: ...La Toya Jackson. The somewhat controversial middle child in the Jackson clan shares her birthday with her elder sister. They are six years apart. Her only Hot 100 hit peaked at #56 in 1984. Heart Don't Lie - La Toya JacksonMay 29: ...Gary Brooker He's the co-founder, keyboardist, and lead singer of Procol Harum. Additionally, he has supported George Harrison and Eric Clapton on several of their albums including Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" and Clapton's "Another Ticket". He has toured twice with Ringo Starr's All Star Band and was also a member of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. He continues today touring worldwide with a re-formed Procol Harum. Their initial single "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" is on many "greatest songs" lists including Rolling Stone Magazine, and was a co-winner (with Bohemian Rhapsody) of the best British Pop Single (1952 - 1977). The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame, and reached #1 in several countries but peaked at #5 in the US Other top 40 hits include "Homburg" and a live version of "Conquistador" recorded with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. We'll go with this rockin' number featuring Gary's vocals and the guitar prowess of then member Robin Trower. Whiskey Train - Procol Harum
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Post by 1finemrg on May 30, 2016 6:41:39 GMT -5
May 30: ...Gladys Horton. Like Gladys Knight, Gladys Horton gained fame singing for Motown. She sung lead vocals on a string of hits as a member of the Marvelettes. Gladys formed the group from members of her high school glee club. They entered a local talent contest and secured and successfully auditioned for Motown. Gladys assumed lead vocals after original lead vocalist Georgia Dobbins was refused permission to perform in night clubs by her father. She also is a part of Motown legend. She turned down a song written specifically for her lead vocals favoring "Too Many Fish In The Sea" instead. The song was given to another group who weren't too happy about having to record it. "Where Did Our Love Go" would become the first of 12 #1 hits for the Supremes. Gladys passed away in 2011. The Marvelettes were nominated unsuccessfully for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 and 2015. Gladys had the distinction of being the lead vocalist on Motown's first #1 Hot 100 single. "Deliver D-letter! D-sooner D-better!" Please Mr. Postman - MarvelettesShe backed lead singer Wanda Young on their #7 hit from 1966. Don't Mess With Bill - MarvelettesMay 30: ...Lenny Davidson, Dave Clark 5 guitarist. The DC5 hit the American shores hot on the heels of the Beatles. They appeared on the Ed Sullivan show 18 times, most of any UK band and had an open invitation from Ed himself. Lenny co-wrote such hits as "Catch Us If You Can" and contributed several songs to their soundtrack to "Having A Wild Weekend". He sang lead on their #2 UK hit (#43 US) "Everybody Knows" which charted in early 1968. It's a different song from their 1964 hit that shares the same title. Lenny was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as a Dave Clark Five member in 2008. The guitar/keyboard interplay is great on this 1966 hit that reached #12 for the "Five-Headed Noise Machine". Try Too Hard - Dave Clark Five
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Post by 1finemrg on May 31, 2016 5:50:55 GMT -5
May 31 ... Peter Yarrow. Along with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers, the trio of Peter, Paul and Mary were a major factor in popularizing folk music during the 60s. Through the years, he has also been a political activist. He produced and coordinated music festivals supporting the anti-Vietnam war movement, and started Operation Respect, a program focused on school bullying. Other causes of which Peter was a force include the 1969 March on Washington and the freedom of Soviet Jews. In 1983, he wrote the anthem "Light One Candle" in support of the cause. He penned "Puff, The Magic Dragon" and earned a Emmy award for a series of animated specials based on the song. In the late 70s, he co-wrote and produced Mary McGregor's #1 hit "Torn Between Two Lovers". He continues to perform today, sometimes with Noel Paul Stookey. His voice kicks off this #9 classic from 1967. I Dig Rock And Roll Music - Peter, Paul and MaryHe wrote this protest standard. It actually was the last single the trio performed as a group, peaking at #21 in 1969. Day Is Done - Peter, Paul and MaryMay 31: ...John Bonham John was named the all-time best drummer by Rolling Stones readers in 2011 for his work with Led Zeppelin. Upon, his death, the band elected to breakup rather than recruit a replacement. The essence of John Bonham. Rock And Roll - Led Zeppelin
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 1, 2016 5:15:18 GMT -5
June 1: ... Ron Wood. Current member of the Rolling Stones, Ron's first gained notoriety as a member of the Jeff Beck Group in the late sixties. After the band broke up in 1969, Ron and Rod Stewart joined Faces which split in 1973. He joined the Stones in 1975 upon the departure of Mick Taylor. Through the years, he has also released several solo efforts that were moderately successful. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Rolling Stones in 1989, and a second time with Faces in 2012. He is an accomplished painter with some of his artwork being owned by Jack Nicholson and Bill Clinton. He will be with the Stones when they appear at the much anticipated Desert Trip concerts in early October. They kick off the series on Friday, October 7 with Bob Dylan. They will be at Milwaukee's Summerfest later this month. May 31 saw Ron become a father for the fifth and sixth time as his wife Sally gave birth to twin daughters Gracie Jane and Alice Rose. He co-wrote Faces only US Top 40 hit with Rod Stewart. It peaked at #17 on the Hot 100 early in 1972 and made it to #6 in the UK. Stay With Me - FacesThough he wasn't an official member, this was one of his first appearances on a Stones album. He plays acoustic guitar and collaborated with Mick Jagger on the writing of the song (though credited to Jagger/Richards). It's Only Rock And Roll (But I Like It) - Rolling StonesJune 1: ... Nelson Riddle Nelson was a legend, working as a composer, arranger, and bandleader for Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis, and many others. In the 60s and 70s he contributed music to television including "Batman", and the theme to the TV series "Emergency". He won a Grammy in 1974 for his score to the motion picture "The Great Gatsby". In the years prior to his death in 1985, his career was revived as arranger for a trio of traditional pop standard albums with producer Peter (Peter & Gordon) Asher and singer Linda Ronstadt. The albums were a commercial and critical success, earning Nelson his second and third Grammys for "What's New" and "Lush Life". One of his best compositions was this 1961 TV theme that peaked at #30 and earned him a pair of Grammy nominations. It's smooth sailing for the iconic Corvette down that legendary highway. Theme From Route 66 - Nelson Riddle
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 2, 2016 5:06:17 GMT -5
June 2: ... Marvin Hamlisch. Marvin Hamlisch and Richard Rodgers are the only two people who have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards plus a Pulitzer Prize. His first introduction to the Hot 100 was co-writing "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows". It was a 1966 #13 hit for Lesley Gore. His first major stage work was playing piano and being the straight man for Groucho Marx during a series of performances at Carnegie Hall in the early 70s. The list of movies and plays he scored represent the cream of the crop from the 1970s into the 1990s. He earned his Pulitzer and a Tony award for "A Chorus Line" in 1975 and did the film adaptation ten years later. Other movie score credits include "Bananas", "The Spy Who Loved Me", "Starting Over", "Ordinary People", and "Sophie's Choice". In 1995, he became the primary conductor of the Pittsburgh Pops. It was a position he held until his death in 2012. At his memorial service, his music was remembered with renditions by Liza Minnelli, Aretha Franklin, and Barbra Streisand. In 1974, he became the second person to win three Oscars in the same evening (Billy Wilder was the other). He did so with this #3 hit, a Scott Joplin adaptation which was included in the soundtrack to "The Sting"... The Entertainer - Marvin Hamlisch ... and co-writing this #1 smash. The Way We Were - Barbra StreisandJune 2: ...Charlie Watts He's been behind the kit for the Rolling Stones since 1963. His design artist background has allowed him to create many of their tour stage sets and record sleeves. He is also well known for his wardrobe, having been cited on several best dressed lists. He has a side project, the Charlie Watts Quintet and has released several jazz-oriented albums through the years. On stage, he provides an interesting counterpoint to Mick with his quiet demeanor and the bemused look on his face. Charlie's drums are all over this #1 classic. Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 3, 2016 5:50:36 GMT -5
June 3: ... Curtis Mayfield. Curtis was a Chicago soul legend who was at the forefront of bringing social consciousness into soul music. With the Impressions and later as a solo artist, Curtis's songs brought to light the plight and problems of inner city minorities. It was an even-handed message, combining outside issues such as civil rights with inner city problems of crime and drug abuse. Unfortunately, his music is as relevant today as it was in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1991, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Impressions, and repeated that feat in 1998 as a solo artist. A stage lighting accident paralyzed him in 1990. Complications from diabetes led to his death in 1999 at the age of 57. Ranked as the 24th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, this timeless anthem peaked at #14 in 1965. People Get Ready - ImpressionsThis Top 10 single served as the title track to his #1 album from 1972. From the movie of the same name. Superfly - Curtis MayfieldJune 3: ...Ian Hunter He was the front man for Mott The Hoople. As a solo artist, he wrote and recorded the original versions of "Once Bitten Twice Shy" popularized by Great White and "Ships", a Top 10 hit for Barry Manilow. Then there's the "B" side to his only solo Hot 100 single "Just Another Night". Originally recorded as an ode to England, a change of venue to this US city made it beloved by Drew Carey fans everywhere. Covered by The Presidents Of The United States Of America. Cleveland Rocks - Ian Hunter(Trivia: Mott The Hoople was the opening band for Queen's first US concert held in Denver, Colorado on April 16, 1974) www.amoeba.com/queen-regis-college-april-16-1974-poster/merch/2029/
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 3, 2016 23:55:30 GMT -5
June 4: ... Michelle Phillips. Singer, songwriter, and actress, Michelle is the last surviving member of the Mamas & the Papas. She is the mother of Chynna Phillips, vocalist for Wilson Phillips. Actress Mackenzie Phillips is her stepdaughter. Some of her notable acting credits include recurring roles in "Knots Landing", "7th Heaven, and "Beverly Hills 90210". She co-wrote these Mamas & Papas classics. California Dreamin' - Mamas & PapasCreeque Alley - Mamas & PapasJune 4: ... Roger Ball The dude was um average...and white, and with 5 other fellow Scotsmen they were definitely a band. He co-wrote this #1 hit, and his saxophone leads the way on this great funk instrumental. The self-titled album garnered 3 Grammy nominations for the band. Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 5, 2016 5:56:38 GMT -5
June 5: ...Pete Wentz. Bassist for Fall Out Boy, Pete is also a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. His businesses include founding a clothing company, hosting the TV show "Best Ink", and operating a film production business. His DCD2 record label has signed well known acts such as Panic! At The Disco and Gym Class Heroes. He has collaborated with the Invisible Children, Inc. and UNICEF's Tap Project, raising funds to bring clean water worldwide. In additions to his bass playing, Pete is also the main lyricist for Fall Out Boy. They are on the road again having reunited in 2013 after nearly a 4 year hiatus. In terms of sales, Pete penned the band's best selling single from 2005. Sugar, We're Goin' Down - Fall Out BoyOne of their latest singles was this amusing Top 40 hit from 2015. Uma Thurman - Fall Out BoyJune 5: ...Tom Evans, Badfinger bassist. I really hope there's a happy one for him in the after life. Badfinger was a story of success, mismanagement and corruption, and ultimate tragedy. Tom Evans and Pete Ham co-wrote a song which they considered an album track. Harry Nilsson didn't. His cover would top the Hot 100 for four weeks. Unfortunately all the years of legal wrangling and being taken advantage of by their business manager took its toll. Member Pete Ham committed suicide by hanging in the mid-seventies, and Tom chose the same fate in the eighties. In retrospect, their original version of Nilsson's hit is both beautiful and haunting. Without You - Badfinger
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