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On this day, October 4, 2005, Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins died.
Hat tip, This Day in Music
What Happened Today In Music
October 4th
2005 - Mike Gibbins
Mike Gibbins drummer with Badfinger died in his sleep at his Florida home aged 56. Badfinger had the 1970 UK No.4 & US No.7 single 'Come And Get It'. He had also been a member of The Iveys during the 60’s.
October 4th
2005 - Mike Gibbins
Mike Gibbins drummer with Badfinger died in his sleep at his Florida home aged 56. Badfinger had the 1970 UK No.4 & US No.7 single 'Come And Get It'. He had also been a member of The Iveys during the 60’s.
Wikipedia:
Mike Gibbins
Michael George Gibbins (12 March 1949 – 4 October 2005) was a Welsh musician, most notable for being the drummer of Badfinger.
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Michael George Gibbins (12 March 1949 – 4 October 2005) was a Welsh musician, most notable for being the drummer of Badfinger.
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I totally love Badfinger.
Badfinger - No Matter What - Promotional Film (Music Video) - HQ
1,281,655 views • Feb 25, 2013
BeatlesArchivesHQ
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The very rare music video for Badfinger's song No Matter What released on Apple records.
1,281,655 views • Feb 25, 2013
BeatlesArchivesHQ
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The very rare music video for Badfinger's song No Matter What released on Apple records.
One more live performance. Here is Mike Gibbins at the age of 22. He died of a brain aneurysm. Tom Evans is playing bass. Only Joey Molland survives.
Badfinger - Day After Day
1,670,622 views • Mar 29, 2014
Louis De Nennie
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Golden Oldies van 192TV
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Louis De Nennie
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Golden Oldies van 192TV
Tue Mar 12, 2024: On this day, March 12, 1949, Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins was born.
Sun Nov 19, 2023: On this day, November 19, 1983, Tom Evans of Badfinger died.
Mon Mar 13, 2023: On March 12, 1949, Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins was born.
Wed Nov 23, 2022: On November 19, 1983, Tom Evans of Badfinger died.
Fri Apr 24, 2020: On this day, April 24, 1975, Pete Ham of Badfinger committed suicide.
Thu Mar 12, 2020: Born on this day, March 12, 1949, Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins
Wed Jun 5, 2019: He would have turned 72 today: Tom Evans, of Badfinger
Fri Nov 23, 2018: Notable deaths: November 23, 1969, Spade Cooley. November 19, 1983, Tom Evans, of Badfinger
Fri Apr 27, 2018: Sad birthday remembrance, Pete Ham of Badfinger, born on this day in 1947.
Fri Mar 13, 2015: In memory of Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins, whose birthday it was yesterday
Hat tip, This Day in Rock. That site is now defunct.
1949 – BORN ON THIS DAY, MIKE GIBBINS, DRUMMER WITH BADFINGER
Posted on 11:47 PM by STU SWEATMAN
1949 – Born on this day, Mike Gibbins, drummer with Badfinger, (1970 UK No.4 & US No.7 single ‘Come And Get It’). Gibbins died on 4th Oct 2005.
Posted on 11:47 PM by STU SWEATMAN
1949 – Born on this day, Mike Gibbins, drummer with Badfinger, (1970 UK No.4 & US No.7 single ‘Come And Get It’). Gibbins died on 4th Oct 2005.