Badfinger and Beyond
Life, Death, and Rip-Offs on the Rock 'n' Roll Road
The Authorized Biography of Joey Molland
© 2004 Michael A. Cimino
Publishers take note: This is not a published book. I am currently looking for an agent and publisher for this project. The following is a brief synopsis and explanation as to why this subject matter should be included in the myriad of Rock publications that receive national attention every year.
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Badfinger and Beyond is the authorized biography of guitarist/songwriter Joey Molland. This in-depth look into the life and times of Mr. Molland traces the Rock Revolution of the Swinging Sixties and indulgent seventies through first hand quotes from many of the stars who were there making it happen. It is a revealing portrait of a generation of stars who forever changed the look, sound, and attitudes of youth.
I am no stranger to the Rock world, having previously been a musician and, once again, am a radio personality. My news publication, Cottage Views Classic Rock News, has been read by music enthusiasts internationally and is well respected within the industry. I have an easy-going style of writing which makes Badfinger and Beyond not only informative but an enjoyable and essential read for anyone even remotely interested in the music business or songwriting process.
Joey Molland and I have been acquainted for more than 15 years and have spent many hours together taping interviews for this book. With additional contributions from Rock’s elite, all from exclusive interviews conducted by myself, I have assembled not only the definitive story of the super-group that never was but I also depict a portrait of a generation of musicians who invariably changed the world.
Some of the artists, and pertinent persons, who contributed their time to my microphone/telephone are Roger McGuinn of the Byrds, Pete Best formerly of the Beatles, Badfinger's original drummer Mike Gibbins, Apple Records label chief Al Steckler, Apple Records former House Hippie Richard DiLello, guitarist extraordinaire Dave Mason, and the late great bassists John Entwistle of The Who and Noel Redding of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, to name a few.
Badfinger and Beyond is essential to bookstore shelves because of Joey's close and personal working relationship with The Beatles. Protégés to The Beatles, Badfinger were the best selling act on the highly acclaimed Apple Records other than The Beatles themselves. Their intimate working relationship with The Beatles resulted in the recording of several top ten hits including “Come and Get It,” (produced by Paul McCartney) “No Matter What,” “Day After Day,” (produced by George Harrison) and the standard “Without You,” which has been recorded by hundreds of artists and became a #1 hit for both Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey. While The Beatles fascinating career arc continues to be written about year after year no author has taken this approach to the subject before.
Badfinger’s contribution was qualified by Apple’s Richard DiLello when he stated, “Badfinger were the musical heroes of Apple. They were the one Apple group that really made it. Badfinger were nurtured to some degree by Apple, they grew as musicians and then, for a short time, they made it big. Very big.”
Joey Molland’s story is one of perseverance, survival, and validation. Badfinger and Beyond takes you from the gritty Liverpool docks to the concert stages of America encapsulating the most productive time in the history of recorded music, reports on one of Rock’s biggest swindles, tells the woeful tale of celebrity suicide, and is the perfect companion to anyone who is, or ever was, a fan of Badfinger, The Beatles, or the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Both Joey and myself hope to see the book published shortly.
Additionally, Badfinger and Beyond promises to include dozens of photos from Joey Molland's personal archives.
Photos Samples for Badfinger & Beyond Photos of Joey Molland's Badfinger
Following are links to Badfinger, Joey Molland, and Michael A. Cimino.
Joey Molland's Website Michael Cimino bio