Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

We are signing the petition because we believe that "Badfinger" deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Badfinger helped pave the way for power pop and rock and roll during the early 1970's. They were the first group signed to the Beatles' Apple Label, coming straight from England. Their song repertoire included the hits "Come and Get It", "No Matter What", "Day After Day", and "Baby Blue". Day After Day went #1 in America and was also a certified gold record. Pete Ham and Tom Evans could have been the next Lennon/McCartney except tragically, Pete Ham committed suicide in 1975 and later, Tom Evans in 1983. Ham and Evans penned the song "Without You", which Harry Nilsson took to number one in the 1970's and even more recently, Mariah Carry took it to number one also. Badfinger ended up winning a Grammy for writing the song. How can a great band like this be passed up for induction? I for one am very tired of this and hopefully enough people will sign this petition to put Badfinger in their rightful place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

10 August 2002:

Sadly Bill Collins passed away on Tuesday 6th August.  The cause: a heart attack and resulting coma from which he never recovered. 

Bill was a huge part of Badfinger folklore.  He discovered the Iveys in Swansea during one of his many travels.  He took the fledgling band to London and groomed them into Badfinger, the band we all love.

Bill and Mike were firm friends through all of the bad times, and "Bill and Anne's" house is always the first place Mike would visit upon his returns to the UK.

Our thoughts go out to his devoted wife Anne who was at his side when he passed.

We will miss him terribly.

Please mail your condolences to the address below:

In Memory of William Daniel Collins
c/o Chilterns Crematorium
Whielden Lane
Amersham, Bucks HP7 OND.
England
Great Britain, United Kingdom

May 2002. Anti Panda...David Gibbins' first band.  Click on the pics to enlarge.

The next generation:  View these pics of David Gibbins, Mikes 15 year old son (accompanied by roadie Adam Gibbins) in one of his first gigs.

David has been playing the bass for over a year  and has been taking huge leaps in his progress.

15 Nov 2001:

Mike would also like to thank all who purchased his new CD single "Dream Harder".  All profits from the sale of this CD will be donated to charity.

Mike was joined by Rick Warsing on his first release for almost a year.  Also making a guest appearance is Paul Chapman.  He has played along side Michael Schenker & Phil Mogg  with the world renowned  "UFO". 

10 Sept 2001:  

Pic:  Mike and Ellie Gibbins at Beatlefest 2001.

Mike had a wonderful time meeting and greeting Badfinger fans from all over the world at the Beatlefest 2001.  Mikes very favorite band has always been the Beatles, who played a major role in his success with the Iveys and Badfinger. 

13 August 2001.  Can't get hold of "A Place in Time", Mikes first solo album?   Mike will be taking along a limited number of his first CD to the Beatlefest.  There is also some news on the horizon regarding this release here on mikegibbins.com. 

11 August 2001.

Meet MIKE GIBBINS at the BEATLEFEST AUGUST 2001.  

The the 25th ANNUAL OFFICIAL BEATLES FANS CELEBRATION is being held FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 18, & 19, 2001 at the HYATT REGENCY O'HARE. The Hyatt Regency O'Hare is very conveniently located, at 9300 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018 (River Road at Kennedy Expressway).  This is a rare chance to meet Mike in public and chat all things Badfinger. 

Click here for ticket info and directions:   http://www.beatlefest.com/shows.shtml

NEW!  Badfinger gallery.  100's of photo's documenting the bands success through the 60's and 70's.

More Annoying Songs Review.  Goldmine magazines opinion of Mikes latest release.

Archive news events

Head First Competition WINNERS!!!!

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15 Jan 2001:

The story of The Iveys continues.

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27 Nov 2000:

Head First Competition.  Here is your chance to win one of 5 Head First CD's complements of Snapper Music.  All 5 CD's will be signed by Mike Gibbins himself, so here is your chance to hear Tom, Pete, Mike and Bob on their last ever recording together.  Critics agree that this gem is a true piece of music history.  

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27 Nov 2000:

Even your mikegibbins.com webmaster was surprised by this one...Due to many fans interest in Mike Gibbins solo project, Madfinger will play live again in the near future!  Mike is eager to play the new songs of his new release "More Annoying Songs" live to new audiences, and is currently seeking top musicians to perform live on stage with him.  Keep posted to mikegibbins.com for further updates on seeing Mike Gibbins perform in a town near you.  

5 Nov 2000:

VH1 Behind the Music.  Tonight!  At last VH1's Badfinger documentary is upon us (in the U.S. at least).  Click here for schedule (and the worst shot of Mike I have ever seen!...Please note Mike has lost 30 pounds since this interview!)  more...

31 Oct 2000:

Official release day : "More Annoying Songs" by Mike Gibbins. 

28 Oct 2000:

New website featuring Badfingers final release:  "Head First". more...  

    Lay me down.        Hey, Mr Manager.        Back Again.

28 Oct 2000:

Think you have seen all of Mikes photo's?  Try this one:  It was taken on the DAY that Mike joined "The Club Four".  He was 13.

more...

16 Oct 2000:

Ex "The Club Four" member Ivor Roberts recalls Mikes first introduction to the "Beatlemania" effect of the early 60's:  more...

16 Oct 2000:

Mikes 5 Questions

13 October 200:

Check out this photo of Mike that I guarantee that you have NEVER seen before!  more...
Do you have any great pics of Badfinger?  If so, send them to gibbs131@yahoo.com and I'll add them to the gallery with a thank you note to the sender.

11 October 2000:

www.hollywoodandvine.com/badfinger

EMI's page dedicated to the new release of the Very Best of Badfinger.  There are some nice shots of the band on this page.  If you have a cool Badfinger site, why not give Exile Music an e- mail and we might feature you on "site of the month". 

press release...

10 October 2000:

Website official release!  Today's the day where Mikegibbins.com reveals the first website dedicated to Mike Gibbins new music.  It also reveals Mikes publishing company:  "Exivey Publishing", so Mike can finally be in control of his musical direction.  (All Badfinger fans know that it has not been the case in the past!  For newcomers to the Badfinger story, Badfinger were victims to one of the biggest scandals in music history.  This can all be viewed on VH1's Behind the Music, scheduled to premiere on Sunday, November 5 at 9 PM (ET).

Obviously a web page involving Mike Gibbins will also dedicate a large slice to Badfinger and the Iveys.

09 October 2000:

Bob Jackson talks about the imminent release of Head First. 

05 October 2000:

Ron Griffiths gives his thoughts on recording with the Iveys for the first time:  more...

22 Sept 2000:


 For info on the VH1 delay.

Send all enquiries to:

exivey@yahoo.com