The story of the British power pop phenomenon is one of hits, Beatles, music industry sharks and tragedy. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Straight Up spawned a pair of Ham-penned American hits in Day After Day and Baby Blue, although Apples business problems kept the latter from being released as a single in the U.K. Like No Matter What, both songs carried an unmistakable sense of bittersweet melancholy, giving them an emotional depth that transcended their ostensible status as fluffy pop-rock tunes. This is better. Hams note also placed the blame for his death at the feet of the man who had devastated his career, stating, Stan Polley is a soulless bastard. [Laughs] He was a complete genius as a singer, writer and just well, he was John Lennon! With the quartet short on material, many of the eponymous albums songs were written under pressure in the studio. Sometimes I make money, sometimes I don't," he said. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Your email address will not be published. Elektra/Asylum called it Badfinger. Gary Thain (second from right) with Uriah Heep 12. "But I was told there was no money," he said. No, we didnt. Scott fantastic read really enjoyed your writing. Mollands first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, the ten-song set shows his writing and performing skills to be as sharp as ever, with such tunes as This Time, Better Tomorrow and Rainy Day Man echoing his best work with Badfinger, with a reflective lyrical edge that compliments their melodic craft. Hams Apple of My Eye, which reflected his mixed feelings about leaving the labelthe album was a musical and commercial disappointment. In August 1970 American business manager Stan Polley sweet-talked Bill Collins into doing business with him. Please enter your email and password to sign in. . The subsequent lawsuit against Badfinger Enterprises resulted in Stan Polley being accused of mishandling the band's affairs. Gary Thain No, not at all.. McCartney was so pleased with the results that he turned the job of recording two more new songs for The Magic Christiana task for which he had originally signed onover to the Iveys. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. THIS IS WHATS COOL! It was through his association with Christie that he met and began working with other artists in the New York and Los Angeles entertainment fields. Ham, Evans, Molland and Gibbins all played on George Harrisons 1970 solo debut All Things Must Pass, while Ham and Evans provided backing vocals on Ringo Starrs 1971 hit It Dont Come Easy, and Evans and Molland performed on John Lennons album Imagine the same year. Pete passionately embraced music early in life, learning to play harmonica at the age of four and receiving his first guitar as a Christmas gift when he was 12. Its been reported that it was because of an argument about royalties between you, Tom, Mike Gibbins and Bill Collins, your former manager, that Tom also hanged himself. Do you remember what kind of guitar and amp setup you used on that? His clients included rock band Badfinger, musician Al Kooper, and singer Lou Christie. I thought you might like to see a memorial for CPL Stanley Herbert Stan Polley I found on Findagrave.com. Financially and emotionally destroyed a great band leading to the hanging deaths of both Pete Ham & Tom Evans in '75 & '83 respectively. "It was [manager] Bill Collins who suggested we join their two ideas. Did you know the band when they were the Iveys? William Stanley Polley of Listowel, passed away peacefully at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener, on Wednesday December 23, 2020, in his 88th year. BA1 1UA. Thanks to the enduring popularity of Badfingers hits, combined with the subsequent success of Mariah Careys revival of Without You, the Apple royalties would provide a belated financial windfall for the estates of Ham and Evans, as well as Molland, Gibbins and Bill Collins. [8], Polley's clients included singer-producer Hank Medress, the rock band Badfinger, musician Al Kooper, singer Lou Christie, Michael Cooper, Charles Calello, Sandy Linzer and Bob Lewis. I take it you didnt mind letting a Beatle have a go at the guitar track. American bands played really well and could sing their asses off. At the time, Evans was also being pursued by original manager Bill Collins and former bandmates Gibbins and Molland, all of them seeking a share of the Apple publishing funds. By 1965, Roy Anderson would be replaced by Mike Gibbins, who was introduced to the band through Griffiths. Badfingers roots date back to the early 60s, in the close-knit music scene of Swansea Wales. On April 24, 1975, Hams girlfriend, who was pregnant with their daughter at the time, discovered his body hanging in their garage. Pete had a lot of faith in him, and I dont know why because the guy was a crook. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. We did 50 or 60 dates on our first tour, and then a year later we did another tour. Playing guitar was just fantastic.. He had an aura about him. "This ticked Paul McCartney off, who then gave us Come and Get It. They were left penniless. He came back after a few weeks and wanted back in. Be respectful even if you disagree. Average Age & Life Expectancy They were attracted to his shrewd business style, his ability to secure six-figure deals for his clients, and his previous experience with world-class music acts. But his involvement would ultimately seal the bands doom. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He was great at everything he did with us. Stan Polley has been a part of the Celebrity list. Stanley Herbert Polley was an American entertainment manager and fraudster active in the 1960s and 1970s. Why were his tracks rejected? Why MTV Banned Nine Inch Nails From the MTV Movie Awards in 2005, Mother Love Bone and The Tragic Death of Andrew Wood, Pearl Jams Disastrous Fight With Ticketmaster, The Cults Making of Love and She Sells Sanctuary. Petes blackening frame of mind was also reflected in the dark, pensive lyrics that he had begun to write, which starkly contrasted the sentiments of the songs that had made him famous. We were jamming more. An arrangement was made whereby the members would receive a salary, while income from touring and record sales and publishing would go into holding companies controlled by Polley. In 1968, Polley formed a company called Five Arts Management, for his work with singer Lou Christie, musician Al Kooper, arranger Charles Calello, TV director Michael Cooper, composer Sandy Linzer and WABC disc jockey Bob Lewis. Ask away and we will do our best to answer or find someone who can.We try to vet our answers to get you the most acurate answers. He worked as an apprentice television engineer before finding fame, The band house in Golders Green, London, where Badfinger lived, Manager Bill Collins first spotted The Iveys playing in Ammanford and took them to London, Joey Molland described Swansea and Liverpool as similar working class ports with vibrant music scenes and said there was a "great connection" in the band, How newspapers reacted to the news that Pete Ham had hung himself in 1975, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Aeronautics engineer Peter Brock accused Polley of swindling him for US $250,000 after the two set up a corporation to manufacture airplane engines. Stan Polley rose to prime prominence as a Celebrity. Polley had Badfinger under his control and they would end up signing a new management agreement with him. The band's manager, Stan Polley. The band soon expanded to a five-man lineup, featuring keyboardist Bob Jackson, but that was short-lived. In January 1968, Bill Collins invited the Beatles longtime personal assistant Mal Evans, along with Apple Records A&R head Peter Asher, to see the Iveys play at Londons Marquee Club. Try again. What are your feelings on the bands original recording of Without You versus the version Harry Nilsson had a giant smash with? I listened to Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly. He was 36. Collins helped them to get a gig as backup band for pop singer David Garrick; that association lasted for a few months, until Garrick fired the Iveys when their opening sets began attracting a bit too much attention from audiences. Bill Collins met with Stan Polley to secure a management deal. So they said to the people at Apple in the U.K., Can you maybe redo the stuff? They didnt like all the songs, and they hated the sound. . He made that very clear. George Harrison produced half of Straight Up. The withdrawal of Wish You Were Here and the non-release of Head First were devastating blows for Badfinger, sapping what little remained of their morale and momentum. Your first album with them, No Dice, featured No Matter What, which many consider to be the definitive Badfinger song. I got to make records. In the early hours of April 24, 1975, 27-year-old Pete Ham hanged himself in his garage recording studio. Like Evans, Molland had seen the Beatles perform in their early days, and had come of age on Liverpools booming beat-group scene. Unable to get a hold of the bands manager, Warner filed a lawsuit against Badfinger Enterprises and Stan Polley over the missing funds. We were thrilled at what he did.. But I cant think about what might have been. You go crazy if you live your life like that., What I knew of the Iveys was that they were a bit too pop for me at the time. "Warner Brothers had given us 600,000 to sign and I enquired (to the management) about having 1,000 for equipment. That POS Stan Polley was sued by Warner brothers over a contract he negotiated for Badfinger, because Polley said he had placed their funds in an escrow account that could never be found, and Badfinger's legal fees resulted in the band's financial problems; Pete Ham later blaming Polley in the note he left behind when he committed suicide. One of his most significant contributions was his insistence that the band start writing original material, rather than relying upon the R&B and rock n roll covers that still dominated their live sets. Badfinger tried again four years later, signing a new deal with Elektra Records and releasing two more albums, 1979s Airwaves and 1981s Say No More, but they wouldnt be enough to sustain their momentum, commercially. But Polley was no ordinary showbiz sharpie. Guitar World is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. It would drag on through the courts for years, tying up millions of dollars. But Polley denied the existence of such a note. While Polley had a lot of control over the band, if he was able to negotiate a deal with a different label, he could exert even more control over the group. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. We were driving secondhand cars. Stanley Herbert Polley of Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, California was born on April 7, 1922. Mollands departure, and the fact that Wish You Were Here had been pulled from record-store shelves, didnt stop the band (which now included new keyboardist/guitarist Bob Jackson) from rushing into the studio in early 1975 to record yet another haphazardly-assembled album, Head First. Another inhabitant of Bill Collins house was Dave Duffield, the Kinks road manager. "The band was also getting an edge, drinking more, taking drugs.". The band left Apple in the spring of 1972 and signed with Warner Brothers, a contract that required them to produce a new album every 6 months for 3 years. John Lennon didnt really notice us. I couldnt believe the luck we were having. Tommy had his reasons for it, but they werent our reasons. He formed further companies for legal and accounting purposes to manage artists including composers Irwin Levine and Larry Brown. In the years since, Molland, who settled in Minneapolis in the early 80s, has continued making solo albums and performing songs from his old bands vintage repertoire. He was a very good producer in every way.. Although Bill Collins was more of a dreamer than a dealmaker, his interest in the Iveys was genuine. Being taken under the Beatles wing had the added benefit of allowing Badfinger to collaborate with their bigger-than-life labelmates. Scott Schinder has written about music and popular culture for various publications, including Creem, Billboard, Time Out New York, Rolling Stone, New Musical Express andMelody Maker. It was in April 1975 that Ham hanged himself. But not long after, Polley had seemingly taken the advance payment and run . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? "I perform them the best I can and try and bring them to life. I will take him with me." Pete Ham almost escaped the 27 Club when he died on April 24, 1975; his 28th birthday was just three days away. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? That talk subsided when Badfinger launched their first American tour that September and began appearing on various television programs. While Badfingers debut single, Come and Get It, had a slow start, it eventually reached the top ten in the US and UK and became the groups international breakthrough hit. "We went through hundreds and Badfinger Boogie was suggested. But I enjoyed it. The giant conglomerate Warner Bros. Records was interested. The hippies were all over the place it was cool. He was cremated at the Morriston Crematorium, Swansea; his ashes were spread in the memorial gardens. Polley's notorious ripping off of Badfinger effectively ended his career as a major music manager, but not as a con. Although it would take another five years for Capitol Records to actually release it on CD, Badfingers albums have been reissued multiple times in the years since, and the bands songs remain beloved staples of oldies and classic-rock radio. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In November 1970, the band and Bill Collins, understandably concerned over the disorganization that prevailed at Apple, had handed Badfingers business affairs over to New York-based business manager Stan Polley. Badfinger were the first act signed to the fab four's Apple Records and wrote Without You, which later became a massive hit for Harry Nilsson. Sure, I wish things didnt turn out as they did. It was a contract the band would regret signing. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [Laughs] But what was funny was, youd do a couple of takes of the tune, and then Phil would play you back a two-track mix with echoes on it and everything. I said, 'Well, whats the point in this?'. Allen Klein swiftly renegotiated their EMI contract, obtaining them the highest royalties ever paid to an artist at the time. Pete had seen Evans perform with his band Them Calderstones, a Mod outfit that specialized in Motown and soul covers. Asss Tom Evans-devised coverdepicting a jackass gazing longingly at a giant carrot off in the distanceoffered a grim omen of Badfingers future. Meanwhile, Mike Gibbins quietly released some low-key solo projects, and died of natural causes in 2005. The song reached the Top 10 in several European countries but, despite some BBC airplay and a promotional push in America, it stalled at Number 67 in the U.S. and failed to chart altogether in Britain. Success followed, but it was in 1974 after a switch to a US-based manager and the Warner Brothers label that things began going wrong, Molland said. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Badfinger: Tom Evans, Mike Gibbins, Joey Molland, and Pete Ham, Co-edited by Gillian McCain and Legs McNeil, the authors of, The Knack had an amazing sound. As the only married occupant of the groups communal London home, and the father of a ten-month-old child, Griffiths family responsibilities sparked conflict between him and Evans, who questioned his level of dedication to the band. Ironically, although he was virtually penniless, Evans had more than a million dollars worth of publishing royalties that remained frozen at Apple, waiting for Badfingers tangled legal issues to be resolved. I had a 63 Strat, and thats what he used. Prior to signing with Warner Brothers, Polley also urged the band to sign a new management contract with him. Badfinger had made the most of the opportunity, releasing a series of irresistibly melodic hit singles that led many to proclaim the foursome to be destined for Fab Four-level greatness. He described them as having fun living in London, playing practical jokes, going to the pub and watching Monty Python. Evans stated, We were told so many times that the Iveys was a stupid name. I used the guitars I was playing at the time: a Firebird and an SG Standard. There are times when it all feels like a dream, says guitarist Joey Molland, recalling the glory days a half century ago when Badfinger ruled the airwaves with a series of exquisitely crafted pop-rock hits like Come and Get It, No Matter What, Day After Day and Baby Blue. "I will not be allowed to love and trust everybody. Unbelievable. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I dont know if anybody thought it was a hit. Charles Kenneth Polley was born on month day 1915, at birth place, Illinois, to Edward L Polley and Anna May Polley (born Shinn). With no viable path to a serious career, most of Swanseas bands were content to remain semi-professional. Right after their final Apple album, Ass, was released, the band went straight to work on their major label debut. HARLEM OF THE WEST: SAN FRANCISCOS FILLMORE DISTRICT, BEAT SURRENDER: RECLAIMING THE LEGACY OF LUCIEN CARR. Getting involved with the crook was the worst thing we ever did. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Biography [ edit] This is better. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Read More Evans wife Marianne later quoted him as saying I want to be where Pete is. Weve updated the security on the site. "Pete had an affair with a roadie's wife, which caused a lot of not good feeling. The band continued to hone their live act, performing a melody of R & B, Motown, and Beatles hits. Bath While the two Liverpudlian members reformed Badfinger between 1978 and 1981, Without You's co-writer, Tommy Evans, hung himself in 1983. Bob Jackson, ex of progressive group Ross and John Entwistle's . We were all quite freaked out about even seeing him. "He was having a baby and trying to get money from Polley for night gowns for the hospital, but was told categorically there was none left. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stan_Polley&oldid=1137844902, This page was last edited on 6 February 2023, at 19:06. "It came from [a name for] John [Lennon] who could play piano but was not the greatest player," said Molland. He ran off with Badfinger's income, the record company money, leading to 2 band member suicides. PleaseKillMe.com is the home of Please Kill Me: the Uncensored Oral History of Punk. Verify and try again. Required fields are marked *. Who knows what drives people to do such a thing? Molland said he got inspiration from things that happened to him, such as splitting up with his girlfriend. Stan Polley is a soulless bastard. The strategy backfired, and Warner declined to releaseor pay forHead First. The strain had increasingly shown in his behavior, with friends seeing him put out cigarettes on his arms and hands. I heard my music on the radio, and I toured all over. Guitarist Molland, now 68, joined the group in 1969 after they had relocated from Swansea to London, lured by the prospect of working with The Beatles. Badfinger further established their own credentials with the release of their second album No Dice, in November 1970. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? They were musical geniuses. Nationality: American: Occupation: Entertainment Manager: Stanley Herbert Polley (April 7, 1922 - July 20, 2009) was an entertainment manager active in the 1960s and 1970s. I try to focus on the good things that we did and all the great songs we recorded. Although Stan Polley may of done many unethcial things during his tenure as manger, Badfinger never had any release go anywhere near the top-forty globally after 1973. In April 1970, manager Bill Collins was in the US scouting prospects for a tour and he met Stan Polley. If there is a contest for the worst band manager ever, Stan Polley probably tops Norman Sheffield. People think that because the band was signed to Apple that they were just given a straight ride to success, but that wasnt the case. We loved learning about America. Sex tapes, shady business dealings, and homicides we'd all rather forget. Thats when the plan went to George Harrison producing us., We played with great bands. I wasnt involved in those things. I meet people all the time who know our music. There were some tensions, but not necessarily from Pete. One indication of the bands increasing seriousness was the decision to fire guitarist Dai Jenkins, who showed more interest in Londons nightlife than he did in the Iveys musical progress. Tom Evans was the last member to sign the contract, due to him being wary of Polley. Ten million people watched Sunday's final episode of Breaking Bad, with a touching farewell scene set to Badfinger's 1971 ballad Baby Blue. Once the demos were greenlit, the Iveys contract with Apple was secured and they became the first band signed to Apple Records. Phil Spector was in the control room, and now that I remember it, so was George Harrison.. When the remaining members had difficulty finding a suitable bassist to replace Griffiths, Evans offered to switch from guitar to bass to widen their options. Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherBlubrryby EmailTuneInRSS Share this: Facebook Twitter Like this: LikeLoading. It was surreal. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Despite their divergent temperaments, Pete and Tom shared a common musical sensibility, and the two quickly became fast friends and enthusiastic collaborators. In an interview in Disc & Music Echo magazine, bassist Ron Griffiths complained about Apple neglecting the Iveys. "Pete trusted him [Polley], but was living in an attic, driving a second-hand Triumph Stag after winning an Ivor Novello award," he said. The site covers music, art, culture, fashion, poetry and movies from the 60s through today. P.S. And the first band-member to commit suicide, Pete Ham, (age 27, of course), left a note saying, "Stan Polley is a soulless bastard." On the morning of 19 November 1983, after a poor Badfinger come-back attempt, and continued financial problems from Polley, band-member Tom Evans also hung himself. From that moment on, I wanted to be a guitar player. A contract was drawn up that essentially called for the band to deliver six albums over a three-year period. We just heard the record when it came out., It was great, man! Hed come over, sit with me or the other guys, and hed play a song. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. They had a house and we settled down to play together. He soon formed an instrumental combo called the Panthers, quickly emerging as an adept guitarist and disciplined bandleader. We didnt have any money. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The rest, he claimed, was being saved and invested. GREAT NEWS! You know, its a shame. Good riddance. Pete, who had already taken some tentative early stabs at songwriting, took Collins urgings to heart and embraced the challenge. Lennon tapped Molland and Evans to play two cuts on his Imagine album, and Harrison produced half of the bands 1971 disc, Straight Up (that same year he also enlisted the group to take part in his historic Concert for Bangladesh at New York Citys Madison Square Garden). I will take him with me." And then he hanged himself. A $225,000 advance would be given to BEI for each album delivered . The Beatles werent really hanging around or anything. I will take him with me." News of Ham's death was not widely disseminated at the time, as no public comment was made by The Beatles, Apple Corps Ltd, or Warner Bros. Records. Meanwhile, Stan Polley forced a battle between Apple and Warner Bros. over Badfingers song publishing, causing the substantial royalty payments for the bands hits (and for Nilssons cover of Without You) to be tied in a legal knot that would take years to untangle. Polley was a slick, charming operator who'd served in the U.S. Army and worked in New York's garment industry, before entering the music business in the mid-'60s. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Another change came with the departure of Ron Griffiths in October 1969. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. The TV Room David Soref - SorefTV Deep insights into the culture and events surrounding televisions first half-century, and beyond. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Stanley Polley (72635714)? He sounded great. However, there's a chilling connection to the singer's tragic end. He went away and took the tapes; we never did overdubs or anything. Thats what I call him the crook. It was just blatant. [1] After serving as a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II, he practiced law and worked in retail shops before beginning his managerial career in New York's garment industry. In the mid-to-late 1960s, Badfinger (at the time known as the Iveys) became the first-ever band to be signed by Apple Studios after The Beatles (via Louder). We were all quite pleased for them., We didnt have any money. He said 'no, we're a rock band'. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. "He introduced himself and asked us to listen to a mix he'd written. On this site which analyses celebrities, Stan is well known as one of the top stars. We were quite happy when it was over. Anna was born on August 17 1868, in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. It wasnt our idea. During Kleins time with the company, Apple Records underwent a huge shift with a lot of employees being fired and being replaced with Kleins own people. Evans possessed a mercurial personality that contrasted with Petes even-keeled approach. We recorded 15 tracks or so with Geoff, and what happened was, the album got sent to America. The Warner Bros. contract called for the groups advances to be paid into an escrow account, but after the companys publishing division was unsuccessful in locating hundreds of thousands of dollars in advances that the company had deposited into the account, it filed a lawsuit against Polley. Oy vey.) Even Paul McCartney assured the band the song would be a hit, but the single only peaked at No. As a subscriber enjoy big savings off the shop price! His general discomfort expressing his deepest emotions influenced him to turn to songwriting as an outlet. It was good for rock n roll guitar.. Throughout his career, Polley defrauded a number of clients and associates, most notably Badfinger. They had seen a few guys before me, but I was the only one who was writing some songs.. The Iveys soon became one of Swanseas top local bands. I wish the band couldve held itself together. "Somewhere along the way, we lost that cohesiveness, belief in each other that we could trust each other with our children, our lives. New York City, New York, U.S. Died: July 20, 2009 (aged 87) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. Badfinger gave me the opportunity to do everything a musician could want. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Applebee, and the girls would be screaming, screaming, screaming, but then hed go, Hang on a minute, look to the other side andthere would be crowds around Dai. No jingle-jangle stuff. It kind of made sense with the other titles No Dice, Straight Up. I will take him with me." Lives & fortunes lost In his book, Mantovina discloses how Polley put Badfinger's money into a. George played slide guitar on Day After Day. Stan Polley is a soulless bastard. On July 23, 1968, the Iveys became Apples first non-Beatles singing, with each member also signing contracts with Apples publishing company. Throughout his career, Polley defrauded a number of clients and associates, most notably Badfinger. Badfinger fulfilled its commitment to Apple with the 1973 release Ass. Manager Stan Polley had negotiated a contract with Warner Bros. for Badfinger, setting up for advances to be paid into an escrow account. Yeah, I moved to Los Angeles and started knocking around, doing what I could. While they returned to form recording Wish You Were Here, Molland said a bombshell was about to tear them apart. Ham died at the age of 27. 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