Tom Evans (musician)
In November 1969, the Iveys changed their name to Badfinger, and Paul McCartney of the Beatles gave the group a boost by offering them his song "Come and Get It", which he produced for the band.It became a featured track for the film The Magic Christian, which starred Ringo Starr and Peter Sellers.[3] Alongside Joey Molland, Evans played acoustic guitar on the 1971 John Lennon album, Imagine, including the single "Jealous Guy" released in 1985.[3] Evans and Molland went their separate ways after this second album[clarification needed] was released, and the two put together rival Badfinger touring bands in the US.[when?After returning to Britain, Evans was sued for $5 million in damages for abandoning his touring contract.