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Pete Ham (Badfinger, solo)

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There are few bands in the annals of rock music as star-crossed in their history as Badfinger. Pegged as one of the most promising British groups of the late '60s and the one world-class talent ever signed to the Beatles' Apple Records label that remained with the label, Badfinger enjoyed the kind of success in England and America that most other bands could only envy. Yet a string of memorable hit singles — "Come and Get It," "No Matter What," "Day After Day," and "Baby Blue" — saw almost no reward from that success. ... Read More... at allmusic.com

 


Cary C

Pete Ham was a songsmith of great depth and poiniancy. His well-crafted music should be honoured (albeit belatedly)for its relevance (even now), its beauty (both lyrically & musically)and its ability to transcend many varied styles perfectly. Pete and his bandmates never received proper recognition and respect, an industry-wide oversight that needs and deserves to be corrected. So, yes, Pete Ham to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Badfinger to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!!!
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• Review posted on 05/22/2005
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