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Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland dead at 77
(Cross-post from GD.)https://www.loudersound.com/news/joey-molland-rip
Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland has died at the age of 77. The news was confirmed in a statement shared on Badfinger's social media channels, which read, "Joey (Joseph Charles) Molland passed away last night, surrounded by Mary, his two sons, and other family members at 11:39pm CST. "
The cause of death was not announced, although Molland had been battling ill health and was hospitalised in November. In January, a GoFundMe page was created to raise funds to pay for medical treatment.
"Joey was vaguely ill throughout the fall, and then in early December acquired a very bad bacterial infection due to his diabetes," wrote his girlfriend, Mary Joyce. "The infection caused septicemia and travelled through his body, causing harm in multiple critical organs and bones. His recovery has been slow and arduous, including several surgeries and procedures."
Molland joined Badfinger in 1969, eight years after the group's formation as The Iveys in Swansea, Wales, and months after they'd become the first band to sign to The Beatles' Apple label. He joined after the Paul McCartney-penned single Come And Get It was recorded, but enjoyed its success as the song became a Top 10 hit on both sides of The Atlantic.
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The cause of death was not announced, although Molland had been battling ill health and was hospitalised in November. In January, a GoFundMe page was created to raise funds to pay for medical treatment.
"Joey was vaguely ill throughout the fall, and then in early December acquired a very bad bacterial infection due to his diabetes," wrote his girlfriend, Mary Joyce. "The infection caused septicemia and travelled through his body, causing harm in multiple critical organs and bones. His recovery has been slow and arduous, including several surgeries and procedures."
Molland joined Badfinger in 1969, eight years after the group's formation as The Iveys in Swansea, Wales, and months after they'd become the first band to sign to The Beatles' Apple label. He joined after the Paul McCartney-penned single Come And Get It was recorded, but enjoyed its success as the song became a Top 10 hit on both sides of The Atlantic.
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RIP. Another great musician lost.
Much of Badfinger's story was tragic, despite their hard work and the hits they had.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badfinger
My favorite of their beautiful songs:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Blue_(Badfinger_song)
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