Joey Molland, Badfinger Guitarist, Dead at 77

[Matt Dillon]

Musician, the last surviving core member of Beatles-signed rock band, played on singles like "Day After Day," "Baby Blue," and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy".

Joey Molland, guitarist and last surviving core member of the rock group Badfinger, has died at the age of 77.

The band’s official Facebook page announced Molland’s death, noting that he died Saturday night surrounded by family. No cause of death was provided, but Molland had faced health issues including pneumonia in recent months.

“Thank you, Joey…for keeping the band’s music alive for so long and for being a friend to us all,” the band added.

Molland joined Badfinger — formerly the Iveys, and one of the first acts signed to the Beatles’ Apple Records — in 1969 following the recording of the band’s debut album, which included the Paul McCartney-penned hit “Come and Get It.”

The guitarist’s first LP with Badfinger, 1970’s No Dice co-produced by Beatles road manager Mal Evans, featured the tracks “No Matter What” and “Without You,” later re-popularized by both Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey.

Joey Molland, Badfinger Guitarist, Dead at 77​

[Matt Dillon]

I've long considered myself to be somewhat knowledgeable of the
Beatles. When I first heard Badfinger I wondered is that the Beatles?

[Matt Dillon]

"Day After Day" -Badfinger