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Badfinger were a successful band in the late 1960's to mid 1970's. Originally called The Iveys and formed in Swansea, south Wales, Pete Ham was the founder of the group. Pete and his bandmate, Tom Evans co-wrote the very successful "Without You" which Nilsson went on to have a huge hit. Badfinger were the very first band to be signed by Apple Corps. The band made several studio albums however they were managed very, very badly which left the band penniless. This resulted in Pete Ham taking his own life just 3 days before his 28th birthday and just weeks before his unborn child was born. 8 years later, his bandmate, Tom, also took his own life as he never gotten over his best friend, Pete. 

If you have never heard of this band, I urge you to read up and listen to their masterpieces and i guarantee it will leave you in tears. It did me! George Harrison was a huge fan of Pete, he was THAT GOOD but sadly Pete denied his brilliance.

As I live in north Wales myself, my partner who is also from Swansea, his dad knew Pete well as he used to jam with Pete and Micky Gibbins in the early 1960's. He knew Micky very, very well as they lived on the same street in Fforestfach. Having spent a lot of time in Swansea when we visit, I was shocked that the only memorial item there is, a plaque on High Street train Station in the city centre. There is no merchandise you can purchase, so I came up with the idea of making some necklaces. 

The design of my pendant is my own using a paid font and coloured in retro style. The necklace and pendant are made of nickel and lead free stainless steel and you can choose the length of either 18 or 20 inch. The pendant is approximately 30mm.  The cufflinks are made of Copper which is a big industry in Swansea  The cufflinks are available in round or square. With each sale, £10.00 of each necklace sale and £10.00/£12.00 of the sale of cufflinks will be donated to CALM in remembrance of both Pete and Tom.

Even back in the 1970's, men's mental health was very serious and as both members committed suicide and CALM is a charity aimed at men’s suicide prevention so I thought I'd step in and help..

My partner also lost an uncle from suicide, just a few short years ago 🖤

God bless you Pete and Tom ❤️ ❤️ Your music will most certainly live on..

God bless you Neil and to those whose lives was cut short 🖤