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Pete Ham

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Welsh singer, songwriter and guitarist (1947-1975)

United KingdomMusiciansLived 1947 to 1975 · aged 27
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Peter William Ham was a Welsh musician and songwriter who was the lead vocalist and composer of the rock band Badfinger from 1961 until his death in 1975. He also co-wrote the ballad "Without You", a worldwide No. 1 hit for Harry Nilsson that has become a standard covered by hundreds of artists.

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Ham at the Concert for BangladeshHam at the Concert for BangladeshBlue plaque commemorating Pete Ham in his hometown of Swansea, WalesBlue plaque commemorating Pete Ham in his hometown of Swansea, Wales

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Ivor Novello Awards

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Peter William Ham was a Welsh musician and songwriter who was the lead vocalist and composer of the rock band Badfinger from 1961 until his death in 1975. He also co-wrote the ballad "Without You", a worldwide No. 1 hit for Harry Nilsson that has become a standard covered by hundreds of artists. Ham was granted two Ivor Novello Awards related to the song in 1973.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 1975 · aged 27
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22 languages

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