Fifty years ago today, September 29, 1967 (Friday), the Iveys played at Swansea.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

The Iveys, Concerts 1967

September 29, 1967 (Friday)
Glanmor Jazz Club
Swansea, South Wales, U.K.

Gee, there's something familiar looking about those guys. What could it be?

Now based in London, The Iveys focus more of their playing time in England. In August, Tom Evans replaces Dave Jenkins, and the band really takes off with the addition of Tommy's high harmonies.

What? They changed their name?

U.K. dates (warm-up Badfinger gigs with Joey Molland):

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December 12, 1969 (Friday)
Lambda Party at drama college
London, England, U.K.

Nicky Bell (Badfinger roadie): "I was an aspiring actor. I knew Lew Collins from drama college. He got Badfinger to headline our end-of-term party. As soon as I met them, I asked them if they needed any help. My timing was perfect. We got on great."
source: "Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger" by Dan Matovina, p. 78


December 19, 1969 (Friday)
Apple Christmas Party, basement of 3 Savile Row
London, England, U.K.

Derek Taylor (Apple press officer): "It was more or less the launch of Badfinger. They played a few songs. It was obvious Joey was an excellent find. I remember saying, 'Maybe we didn't know what we had?' It was more or less an admission of guilt on our part."
source: "Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger" by Dan Matovina, p. 76

Here's a good one:

Now there's a group that I wish could be reunited.

[samnsara]

1. NO WAY was 1967 50 years ago! Where have i been?...