Tom Evans (musician)

Tom Evans
Tom Evans in a promotional photoshoot from 1970
Background information
Birth nameThomas Evans
Born(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 active1963–1983
Labels
Formerly ofBadfinger

Thomas Evans (5 June 1947  19 November 1983) was an English musician who 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 — 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.