Pete Ham: Biography, Facts and Career
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Peter William Ham (27 April 1947 – 24 April 1975) 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 number one 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. Ham died by suicide in 1975 at the age of 27 after Badfinger was financially ruined by their fraudulent manager Stan Polley.
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- Full name: Pete Ham
- Born: 1947-04-27
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q1493339
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Who is Pete Ham?
Peter William Ham (27 April 1947 – 24 April 1975) 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.
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Pete Ham is United Kingdom.
When was Pete Ham born?
Pete Ham was born on 1947-04-27.
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