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Ham died by suicide in 1975 at the age of 27, when he became depressed while embroiled in band-related issues, such as label and management problems, as well as a lack of funds. Early life. Ham was born in Swansea, Wales. He formed a local rock group called The Panthers circa 1961.
27 de abr. de 2022 · But in April 1975, penniless and feeling trapped by the insidious mechanisms of the music industry, one of Wales’ most talented songwriters – and the man whose punchy, melodic songs arguably invented a new sub-genre which became known as power pop – could tragically only see one way out.
28 de dic. de 2023 · Pete Ham, the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Badfinger, tragically passed away on April 24, 1975. At the young age of 27, Ham was found in his London home having ended his own life amid distressing circumstances involving financial and professional turmoil.
24 de abr. de 2017 · In 1975, Pete Ham took his own life. Tom Evans killed himself in 1983. Meanwhile a whole new generation of music fans have discovered the band, via their track Baby Blue, used in the final episode of cult drama Breaking Bad. Badfinger started life as The Iveys, performing locally in clubs in Wales.
20 de may. de 2023 · Having grown despondent about his ability to earn a livelihood, Pete died by suicide, hanging himself (at age 27, no less) on April 24, 1975.
En 1975, Warner Bros. Records demandó al mánager de Badfinger, Stan Polley, por apropiarse de un adelanto de dinero de la banda y desaparecer. Creyéndose arruinado, Ham se ahorcó en el garaje de su casa tres días antes de cumplir 28, entrando a formar parte del fatídico Club de los 27.
28 de abr. de 2015 · Ham was aged 27 at the time; his suicide fell just three days shy of his 28th birthday. He left behind a pregnant girlfriend, who gave birth to their daughter one month after his death. His suicide note had the statement, “I will not be allowed to love and trust everybody. This is better.”
