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BADFINGER

Despite getting an appearance miming to the single on the British rock & roll television showcase Ready! Steady! Go!, it sank without a trace along with the group's prospects for breaking out of Liverpool. The group broke up soon after, with Joey Molland, Chris Findley and George Cassidy joining the FRUIT EATING BEARS.

MASTERMINDS Single
	1965: MASTERMINDS - She Belongs To Me (Bob Dylan) b/w Taken My Love ( ? ) (Single; Immediate IM 005)

After the breakup of the WALKER BROTHERS Gary Leeds (Walker) formed his own band GARY WALKER & THE RAIN. The line up of this group was Gary Leeds ,Paul Crane & Joey Molland (ex CRYING SHAMES) and John Lawson (ex UNIVERSALS). The WALKER BROTHERS had been very popular in Japan and Gary Walker was still regarded as an idol in Japan, therefore the band went to Japan in 1968. In England they released only few 45s, but in Japan they could nor only release additional singles but also a complete album. The album was a collector's item for a long time but now in the nineties it became available on CD in the USA. The album featured songs written by all members of the group.

GARY WALKER & THE RAIN singles
	1968: GARY WALKER & THE RAIN - Spooky (Middlebrooks / Shapiro) b/w I Can't Stand To Lose You (Single; UK: Polydor 56237 / JPN: Philips SLF 1150)
	1968: GARY WALKER & THE RAIN - The View b/w Thoughts Of An Old Man (Single; JPN: Philips SLF 1174)
	1968: GARY WALKER & THE RAIN - Magazine Woman b/w Take A Look (Single; JPN: Philips SFL 1190)
	1969: GARY WALKER & THE RAIN - Come In, You'll Get Pneumonia (Vanda / Young) b/w Francis (Single; UK: Philips BF 1740)
	1969: GARY WALKER & THE RAIN - Magazine Woman / Take A Look / The View / Spooky (Maxi; JPN: Philips SFL 3243)

GARY WALKER & THE RAIN album
	1969: GARY WALKER & THE RAIN - Album No. 1 (JPN: Philips SFX7133)

In November 1969 Joey Molland joined BADFINGER after a short stint with GARY WALKER & RAIN. The group started to tour again, performing the Material of their debut album as well as some cover versions of other people's songs. In between tours BADFINGER recorded their second album. The group released the single "No Matter What" as the follow-up to "Come And Get It". It became an instant hit worldwide and proved that BADFINGER were not just a group in the shadows of the BEATLES. The album "No Dice", which was released shortly after the single showed a strong rock influence. BADFINGER continued touring and even played their first tour of America, where they also included some cover versions and a Joey Molland song ("Suitcase"), which hadn't even been recorded.

At the end of 1970 BADFINGER started to record their third album "Straight Up". The final mixes were done in March 1971, just in time for the departure of another US tour. After their return to England BADFINGER had to cancel their planned tour of Australia because their record company insisted on having most of the new album rerecorded.

One of the highlights in 1971 was George Harrison's Concert For Bangla Desh, where all the members of BADFINGER played in the backing band.

The rerecorded album was finally released 1972. It included with "Day After Day" another hit single.

BADFINGER singles
	1970: BADFINGER - No Matter What (Pete ham) b/w Better Days (Tom Evans / Joey Molland) (Single; UK: Apple 31 / D: Apple 1C006-92064)
	1970: BADFINGER - No Matter What (Pete Ham) b/w Carry On Till Tomorrow (Tom Evans / Pete Ham) (Single; US: Apple A-1822)
	1971: BADFINGER - Name Of The Game (Pete Ham) b/w Suitcase (Joey Molland) (Single; UK: Apple 35)
	1972: BADFINGER - Day After Day (Pete Ham) b/w Sweet Tuesday Morning (Joey Molland) (Single; UK: Apple 40 / D: Apple 1C006-93159)
	1972: BADFINGER - Day After Day (Pete Ham) b/w Money (Tom Evans) (Single; US: Apple A-1841)
	1972: BADFINGER - Baby Blue (Pete Ham) b/w Flying (Tom Evans / Joey Molland) (Single; UK: Apple 42 / US: Apple 1844 / D: Apple 1C006-933391)
	1972: BADFINGER - Carry On Til Tomorrow (Tom Evans / Pete Ham) b/w Without You (Tom Evans / Pete Ham) (Single; JP: EAR-10151)

BADFINGER album
	1970: BADFINGER - Magic Christian Music (Apple SAPCOR 12)
	1970: BADFINGER - No Dice (Apple SAPCOR 16)
	1971: v.a. - The Concert For Bangla Desh (Apple 3385)
	1972: BADFINGER - Straight Up (UK: Apple SAPCOR 19 / D: EMI-Apple 1C062-93234)

During the UK tour of 1972 Mike Gibbins decided to quit BADFINGER. He was replaced by Rob Strawinski from the group SKY. Strawinski stayed in BADFINGER for the remaining UK tour and for the next US tour.

Early in the seventies Joey Molland started to do some session work.

Joey Molland session
	1970: Jimmy Campbell - Half Baked (Vertigo VEL 01000)
	1971: Ronnie Spector - Try Some Buy Some b/w Tandoori Chicken (Single; UK: Apple 33 / US: Apple 1832 / JAP: Apple AR-2811)
	1971: John Lennon - Imagine (Parlophone 46641)
	1971: George Harrison - All Things Must Pass (Apple STCH-639)

After the return to England Mike Gibbins returned to BADFINGER. The group recorded their next album for Apple records and started for another US tour. They had hoped that the new album would be ready in time for the tour but as they delivered the master tapes to the record company the day before leaving, this was not possible. They nevertheless played some of the new songs during the concerts. After their return to England they had to learn that the album was rejected again and that they had to rerecord some of the songs. For BADFINGER it became clear that this would be their last album for Apple. During the concerts in England they added even more new songs, which would later appear on their debut album for Warner Brothers.

Only six weeks after completing "Ass", BADFINGER started to record the songs they already had introduced during the England tour plus new songs written by the various members for their first Warner Brothers release, "Badfinger".

In 1974 BADFINGER started their 6th U.S. tour. In the past they often had the problem that there was new album to promote. During the tour of 1974 they had two new albums: "Ass" on Apple Records and "Badfinger" on Warner Brothers Records. Many of the songs that BADFINGER played during the tour turned into long jam sessions, extending the songs up to 10 minutes.

At this time BADFINGER's popularity in America was big. The group hoped to get a little bit of money out of the American market and therefore recorded their next album for Warner Brothers "Wish You Were Here" immediately. The album was released in November 1974. Unfortunately the American and British critics did not like that album at all and described it as bland and disappointing.

Pete Ham could not stand the situation any longer and therefore he left BADFINGER in order to concentrate on his songwriting

BADFINGER singles
	1973: BADFINGER - Apple Of My Eye (Pete Ham) b/w Blind Owl (Tom Evans) (Single; UK: Apple 49 / US: Apple 1864)
	1973: BADFINGER - Apple Of My Eye (Pete Ham) b/w Cowboy (Mike Gibbins) (Single; JP: EAR-10547)
	1974: BADFINGER - Love Is Easy (Joey Molland) b/we My Heart Goes Out (Mike Gibbins) (Single; UK: Warner Brothers 16323 / D: WEA 16323)
	1974: BADFINGER - I Miss You (Pete Ham) b/w Shine On (Pete Ham / Tom Evans) (Single; JP: Warner Brothers WB 7801)

BADFINGER album
	1973: BADFINGER - Ass (Apple SAPCOR 27)
	1972 - 1973: BADFINGER - BBC In Concert 1972/3 (Strange Fruit Records SFRSCD 031) (veröffentlicht / released 1997)
	1973: BADFINGER - Badfinger (Warner Brothers WB 56023)
	1974: BADFINGER - Wish You Were Here (Warner Brothers K 56076)
	1974: BADFINGER - Day After Day - Live (Rykodisc ALCB-181) (veröffentlicht / released 1990)

BADFINGER replaced Pete Ham by Bob Jackson who had just left ROSS. The new line-up rehearsed a lot for the next tour. Only a short time before the tour started, Pete Ham wanted to rejoin BADFINGER.

The other members of BADFINGER agreed to the return of Pete Ham, because they were glad to have their most prolific songwriter back on board. Bob Jackson stayed in the line-up. So for the first time in their history BADFINGER had five members. The sound of the group now was richer due to the keyboards of Bob Jackson. Bob Jackson even brought some of his songs to the repertoire of the group. After the tour, Joey Molland quit the band. He did not like the way, the management was handling the business.

After leaving BADFINGER Joey Molland helped BLUE GOOSE to record their debut album for Anchor Records.

Joey Molland session
	1975: BLUE GOOSE - Blue Goose (Anchor 2005)

In the summer of '75, Joey Molland and former COLOSSEUM and URIAH HEEP bassist Mark Clarke discussed forming a group together. Both of them were originally planning to record solo albums. The solo album were skipped when former HUMBLE PIE drummer Jerry Shirley joined the duo musicians. They decided to form a group together, which they called NATURAL GAS.

It didn't take long that the trio added David Kaffinetti on keyboards. After the rehearsals and after the first concerts David Kaffinetti left again and the others had to find a new keyboard player.

After recording a few demos Peter Wood (formerly with the SUTHERLAND BROTHERS AND QUIVER) replaced David Keffinetti. The band relocated to L.A. as the former BEATLES roadie Mal Evans wanted to produce the band. In the end the band used former MOUNTAIN bassist Felix Pappalardi to produce their album. After the release of this debut album, the group went on tour in support of Peter Frampton's FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE. During the tour musical differences came up and after the tour Joey Molland left NATURAL GAS.

Natural Gas singles
	1976: NATURAL GAS - Right Time b/w Dark Cloud (Joey Molland) (Single; Private Stock PS45100)
	1976: NATURAL GAS - Right Time b/w Miracle Man (Single; Private Stock PVT 71)
	1976: NATURAL GAS - Once Again (A Love Song) (Joey Molland) b/w Once Again (A Love Song) (Joey Molland) (Single; Private Stock PS46116)

NATURAL GAS album
	1975: NATURAL GAS - Natural Gas (Private Stock PS 2011)

Local LA musicians Joe Tansin and Ken Harck had the idea to form a band together. They hooked up with former BADFINGER guitarist Joey Molland and bassist Ray Lester. The group never really came across the stage of rehearsals.

Joey Molland tried to put new life into BADFINGER in 1978. Together with Tom Evans and Americans Joe Tansin and Kenny Harck the new line-up rehearsed new songs written by both Joey Molland and Tom Evans. Even though the recordings did not go easy, the group succeeded in completing an album for Elektra records. "Airwaves" finally was released in 1979.

BADFINGER singles
	1979: BADFINGER - Lost Inside Your Love (Tom Evans) b/w Come Down Hard (Joey Molland) (Single; UK: Elektra K 12345)
	1979: BADFINGER - Love Is Gonna Come At Last (Joey Molland) b/w Sail Away (Tom Evans) (Single; JP: Elektra E 46025)

BADFINGER album
	1979: BADFINGER - Airwaves (Elektra Records ELK 52129)

In October 1978 BADFINGER were almost complete again with Mike Gibbins replacing Kenny Harck at the drums. But the time was not right for a real reunion and so Mike Gibbins left the group again after only a few weeks.

The recordings of the new album had not been easy. They still needed to do some final recordings for "Airwaves" and so they got Andy Newmark to fill in for the drums.

In 1978 Joey Molland did some more session work.

Joey Molland session
	1978: John Palumbo - Innocent Bystander (Lifesong 35503)

When the album finally was released in 1979 Joey Molland and Tom Evans built up a new line-up for BADFINGER. They got Peter Clarke, formerly of STEALERS WHEEL on drums, Tony Kaye of YES on keyboards and Bob Schell as second guitar player.

Bob Schell left BADFINGER after the first rehearsals BADFINGER continued and played several concerts, which were well accepted by critics and fans alike. The album nevertheless was no success and the American tour took place in small venues only. In September 1979 Peter Clarke left the group.

In order to complete the concert committments BADFINGER recruited Ian Wallace to fill in the vacant drum position. After the end of the tour Joey Molland and Tom Evans went separate ways again.

Almost one year later Joey Molland and Tom Evans tried to revive BADFINGER again. They got a recording contract with the small Radio Records and together with Tony Kaye from the last line-up plus Richard Bryans and Rod Roach they started to record the album "Say No More".

Rod Roach left the band in October 1980. He was replaced by Glenn Sherba. This line-up od BADFINGER completed the recordings, but the record company was not really satisfied with the result of the recording sessions and this led to the break up of BADFINGER. In the end Tom Evans and Joey Molland went separate ways and never played together again.

BADFINGER singles
	1981: BADFINGER - Hold On (Tom Evans) b/w Passin' Time (Joey Molland) (Single; US: Radio Records R 3793)
	1981: BADFINGER - I Got You (Joey Molland) b/w Rock'n'Roll Contract (TOm Evans) (Single; US: Radio Records R 3815)
	1981: BADFINGER - Because I Love You (Joey Molland) b/w Too Hung Up On You (Tom Evans) (Single; US: Radio Records R 3833)

BADFINGER album
	1981: BADFINGER - Say No More (Radio Records RR 16030)

When "Say No More" finally was released there was no BADFINGER available for touring. Joey Molland was asked to assemble a group and he ended up putting his own version of BADFINGER together.

Also in 1982 Joey Molland got another BADFINGER line-up. He did some concerts, but the tour ended in disaster.

Joey Molland had tried to book some concerts using the name JOEY MOLLAND & THE SPARE PARTS, but this was not very successful. When the other group bearing the name BADFINGER finished their tour in December 1982, Joey Molland took up the name again .

Joey Molland even added Bob Evans to the line-up, because he thought that it would be easier to get some bookings with another member recalling BADFINGER memories. After a few shows only Bob Evans had to leave the group again.

Some of the shows Joey Molland was playing with BADFINGER were originally booked for Tom Evans' BADFINGER. The tour mostly covered the southern part of the USA and it ended early February 1983.

Joey Molland singles
	1983: Joey Molland - Here Comes Heartache (Joey Molland) b/w What Happened (Joey Molland) (Single; US: Earthtone ET-7002)

Joey Molland album
	1983: Joey Molland - After The Pearl (Earthtone ET-01002)

Joey Molland session
	1984: MONEY - Trust Me (Earthtone)

After the death of Tommy Evans, Bob Jackson was asked to do a tour in the U.S. When he started to form a new band for the tour he first got Mike Gibbins and Al Wodtke. Then somebody proposed to invite Joey Molland. Molland accepted and after the addition of Randy Anderson as second guitarist the new line-up of BADFINGER was complete. They toured in August. People who attended these shows reported that those were not as good as shows from 1982, but the sound was quite okay.

In 1986 Joey Molland reformed BADFINGER again. Randy Anderson was the only member of the previous line-up. Mark Healey had become friends with Joey Molland when they had been working together on various projects. Mac Santiago played the drums because Mike Gibbins was not available from the start of this reunion.

Once Mike Gibbins had fullfilled his other commitments he was ready to rejoin BADFINGER. For a short time the group even played with two drummers, which enabled Mike Gibbins to step out front for some songs.

When Mike Gibbins and Elliot Jofferey left BADFINGER in 1987 Joey Molland got in contact with Jerry Shirley again, who already had played together with him in NATURAL GAS. Jerry Shirley was pleased to help his old friend and so he joined the group for some concerts.

Joey Molland session
	1988: RAZ - Listen (cassette)

It was clear from the beginning that Jerry Shirley could join BADFINGER only for some concerts in 1987. So when BADFINGER went back to rehearsals for their tour of 1988 Paul Peterson returned to the group..

In 1989 Joey Molland had to form a completely new line-up of BADFINGER, as the other musicians were not available. The group played some concerts in 1989 and some more in 1990.

Scott Tate left BADFINGER in 1990. He was replaced by John Richardson. This version of BADFINGER played all the concerts of 1991 and 1992.

For the concerts of 1993 Joey Molland formed a power trio to play good rocking music. Greg Eidem played the bass and sang some songs and Eric Bretl provided solid drums.

Greg Eidem was not available, when BADFINGER started the 1994 concert seasn. He was replaced by Fred Jack.

In 1995 another change in the line-up was needed, when Eric Bretl had to leave. He was replaced by Bobby Jenkins.

The new line-up with Bobby Jenkins didn't last long though. Joey Molland assembled a all new BADFINGER for the concerts of the second half of 1995. The same group also played some more concerts early 1996.

When Mark Healey returned, Joey Molland was able to start restructuring BADFINGER in a way that a more stable line-up was possible. The drummer for the remaining concerts of 1996 was Brian Jentges.

In 1997 John Richardson returned to the group. The trio now stayed together for the concerts of the next few years.

In the nineties Joey Molland did a lot of session work. He also released an album with demos and studio outtakes from various stages of his career.

Joey Molland album
	1995: Joey Molland / BADFINGER - Best Of Live (Eclipse 64825-2)
	1996: Joey Molland / BADFINGER - Timeless (Cross Town Production)
	1998: Joey Molland - Basil (Independent Artists)

Joey Molland session
	1991: JOHN & MARY - Victory Gardens (Rykodisc RCD 10203)
	1992: MOLLY & THE HEYMAKERS - Molly And The Heymakers (Warner Brothers)
	1993 - Joey Molland - Merry Christmas, Follow Your Star (Joey Molland) (erschienen auf / released on: "v.a. - Minnesota Christmas"; Zomax)
	1997: SANDWICHES - Hey Cats, We're The Sandwiches (Edible Records)
	1997: RANDY & THE WOLFPACK - Hello Sunny Day (MIT)
	1997: HANNAH CRANNA - Hannah Cranna (Big Deal BGD 9039)
	1998: SANDWICHES - Rock On, Scubatron (Edible Records)
	1998: LITTER - Re-Emerge (ArtArf)
	1999: R.A.Z. with Joey Molland - Razfinger (Mike Rafone' Records MRR 102155)

It was announced in May 2000 that BADFINGER would increase to a five piece touring band. The addition of two more group members increased the fullness of the sound and added a lot to the musical flexibility of BADFINGER. One of the new members was Billy Davis. This guitarist and singer had previously played with FOGHAT and later with the OUTLAWS. The other new member even had contacts to the BEATLES. He had performed several times with the BEATLES in the early days and when asked by Brian Epstein whether he wanted to join the group he declined...

In addition to his work with BADFINGER Joey Molland formed SHAKESPEARE'S PIPE in the year 2001 together with his brother Doug and Randy Anderson. The group played a lot of concerts but never recorded anything.

The latest change in the line-up of BADFINGER came in 2001, when Roy Young was replaced by Steve Wozny. The group was stable since then, even if Joey Molland had several side projects with different musicians. Whenever he toured as Joey Molland's BADFINGER the musicians were the same. During the concerts all group members were able to set highlights. Especially Billy Davis added a lot. He took the lead vocals on some old BADFINGER songs, such as "Meanwhile Back At The Ranch", "Without You" or "Day After Day". Mark Healey sang lead on songs like "Midnight Caller" or "Midnight Sun". Even Steve Wozny could sing lead on songs like "Rock Of All Ages".

At the beginning of the new Millenium Joey Molland toured with his version of BADFINGER and also with several other groups. He also helped others in the studio and he was able to record his third solo album.

Joey Molland album
	2001: Joey Molland - This Way Up (Independent Artists CD 1003)

Joey Molland session
	2000: R.A.Z. - Old School (Mike Rafone's Records)
	2001: ZIP CAPLAN & CAST OF THOUSANDS - Monsters And Heroes (Silver Bullet Records)
	2001: R.A.Z. - It's All About Me (Mike Rafone's Records)

When Doug Molland left SHAKESPEARE'S PIPE in 2003 the group continued as a quartet.

When the new millenium had started many musicians got together to form various allstar bands. Whether it was Ringo Starr or the WORLD CLASSIC ROCKERS, all these groups were successful in presenting music from the sixties and seventies with original musicians. One of these groups were the RETROROCKETS, consisting of Rod Gerrard (from the HERMAN’S HERMITS), Joey Molland (from BADFINGER), Jock Bartley (from FIREFALL), Larry Sims (formerly of LOGGINS & MESSINA and the SPENCER DAVIS GROUP), Bob Harris, Tom Murray (from the LITTER and the CASTAWAYS) and Eddie Guion.

Joey Molland recording
	2003: Joey Molland - King Of Kings (Joey Molland) (Internet Veröffentlichung / Internet release)

Joey Molland session
	2005: R.A.Z. - High School Reunion (Mike Rafone's Records)

Another allstar group Joey Molland played with were the INTERNATIONAL ROCK SHOW or just the I.R.S.. The I.R.S. is a phenomenal new band containing original members from groups that defined "Classic Rock" over the last three decades. Included in the 5-6 piece band are members of BADFINGER, STEVE MILLER BAND, JEFFERRSON STARSHIP, ELVIN BISHOP, FOREIGNER, XYZ and HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS.

When Kacey Kubero left the I.R.S. in 2004 he was replaced by Donny Baldwin (formerly of JEFFERSON STARSHIP or the JERRY GARCIA BAND). The group now had to drummers, but Donny Baldwin could step out to sing his songs.