Joey Molland, Badfinger musician best known for hits such as „Day After Day“ and „Baby Blue,“ died on March 1.
Joey Molland, the last surviving member of the 1970s Welsh rock band Badfinger, has died. He was 77.
Paul Davie, Molland’s longtime friend and social media manager, told Fox News Digital that the musician died on Saturday, March 1, due to complications from diabetes and pneumonia. He had been in the hospital for just over three months at the time of his death.
On March 2, the band’s official Facebook page announced his death.
„Well, the day we never wanted to see has arrived“, the statement read. „Joey (Joseph Charles) Molland passed away last night, surrounded by Mary (his partner), 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 continued.
