Joey Molland Biography and Badfinger Information
Joseph “Joey” Charles Molland was born June 21, 1947 in Edge Hill, Liverpool, England. He is best known as a member of Badfinger, the most successful of the acts he performed with. He has had several hits and numerous albums along with appearing as a guest artists on albums such as The Concert For Bangla Desh, All Things Must Pass by George Harrison, Imagine by John Lennon (album), Victory Gardens (1991) with folk-duo John & Mary, and the 2008 album Wear A New Face by Tim Schools
Quick Facts about Joey Molland
Genres: Rock music
Occupations: Singer-songwriter
Instruments: Guitar
Years active: 1965–present
Labels: Apple, Warner Bros. Records, Elektra, Radio, Immediate Records, Earthtone Records
Bands He Played With: Badfinger, Natural Gas, Gary Walker and The Rain, The Masterminds, The Merseys
Timeline of Joey Molland’s Career
1965: Originally a member of small local rock groups, such as The Assassins and The Profiles, Molland’s recording career began in 1965 when he joined ‘The Masterminds’.
1967: Molland’s recording career began in earnest in 1967 when he joined Gary Walker for the group ‘Gary Walker & The Rain’.
1969: Molland auditioned for the band Badfinger in November 1969 and was subsequently hired. Badfinger were a conspicuous Apple Records recording group at the time.
1974: Molland left Badfinger in late 1974 due to disagreements over management.
1975: In 1975, he joined with Jerry Shirley and formed a group called Natural Gas.
1978-1981: Molland and former Badfinger band mate Tom Evans recorded two albums under the Badfinger name, Airwaves in 1978, and Say No More in 1981.
1991: Molland was instrumental in releasing a 1974 live recording of Badfinger on Rykodisc in 1991, called Day After Day: Live.
Joey Molland Albums
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No Dice (1970)
Straight Up (1971)
Ass (1973)
Badfinger (1974)
Wish You Were Here (1974)
Natural Gas (1976)
Airwaves (1979)
Say No More (1981)
After The Pearl (1983)
The Pilgrim (1992)
Basil” (1997)
This Way Up (2001)
Today you can find Joey touring, and performing for packed venues. The Official Badfinger Site of Joey Molland launched recently and includes tour dates, ask Joey, and other news and information about the band and their albums for all the Joey Molland fans.