12 Facts About Mike Gibbins

Michael George Gibbins was a Welsh musician, most notable for being the drummer of Badfinger.

Michael George Mike Gibbins started playing drums while in the sea cadets.

Mike Gibbins played around South Wales for a time with a group called "The Misfits" before auditioning for the rival Welsh band The Iveys in 1964.

From early on, Mike Gibbins began to contribute songs to the albums, despite often being overshadowed by the compositions of the other members, particularly Ham.

One of the more notable songs that Mike Gibbins played on during this time was "It's a Heartache" by Bonnie Tyler.

Mike Gibbins soon quit, and Evans died by suicide in 1983.

Mike Gibbins recommenced touring in the late 1990s, starting his own band Madfinger which featured ex-Iveys bassist Ron Griffiths.

Mike Gibbins released four albums later in his life, A Place in Time, More Annoying Songs, Archeology and In the Meantime featuring his own compositions.

Mike Gibbins died from a brain aneurysm in his sleep at his Florida home on 4 October 2005 at the age of 56.

Mike Gibbins was survived by his second wife Ellie and a son from a previous marriage.

Mike Gibbins was still angry that Peter had committed suicide rather than sticking it out.

Mike Gibbins was a great friend to us all, a great rock drummer, father, and husband.