Last Surviving Badfinger Member Joey Molland Dead At 77

Joey Molland, the last surviving member of the Welsh rock band Badfinger, died on March 1. He was 77. His longtime friend, backing bandmate, and social media manager Paul Davie confirmed the news in a statement on the band’s Facebook page, writing: “Well, the day we never wanted to see has arrived. Joey (Joseph Charles) Molland passed away last night, surrounded by Mary, his two sons, and other family members at 11:39pm CST… Needless to say, although I knew the situation was bad, it was still a shock to the system. I’m sure if you’re reading this for the first time, it’s a shock to yours, as well.” The statement concluded: “Thank you, Joey…for keeping the band’s music alive for so long and for being a friend to us all.” While exact details have not yet been disclosed, he was admitted to the ICU in December, “battling multiple fronts.”