Tom Evans (musician)

Tom Evans
Tom Evans in a promotional photoshoot from 1970
Background information
Born
Thomas Evans

(1947-06-05)5 June 1947
Liverpool, England
Died19 November 1983(1983-11-19) (aged 36)
London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Bass guitar
  • vocals
  • guitar
Years active1963โ€“1983
Labels
Formerly ofBadfinger
Spouse
Marianne Evans

Thomas Evans (5 June 1947 โ€“ 19 November 1983) was an English musician who was born in Liverpool, England, grew up in a working-class family, and was part of The Calderstones before joining the Iveys/Badfinger. He was best known for his work as the bassist of the band Badfinger. He also co-wrote their 1970 song "Without You," which has been recorded by over 180 artists โ€” most notably Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey. Evans died by suicide in 1983, one of two members to do so, the first being Pete Ham in 1975.