Pete Ham

Peter William Ham (27 April 1947 – 24 April 1975) was a Welsh singer, songwriter and guitarist best known as a lead vocalist of and composer for the 1970s rock band Badfinger, whose hit songs include "No Matter What", "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue". 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.

For the American baseball player, see Pete Hamm. For German writer, see Peter Hamm.

Pete Ham
Ham in the early 1970s
Background information
Birth namePeter William Ham
Born(1947-04-27)27 April 1947
Swansea, Wales
Died24 April 1975(1975-04-24) (aged 27)
Weybridge, Surrey, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1961–1975
Labels
Partner(s)Anne Herriot
Websitewww.badfingersite.com/badfinger-bios/pete-ham/

Ham died by suicide in 1975 at the age of 27, when he became depressed while embroiled in band-related issues, such as label and management problems, as well as a lack of funds.

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