Joey Molland, a guitarist with the Welsh pop-rock band Badfinger that was known for such 1970s hits as “No Matter What” and “Day After Day,” has died at age 77.

"Joey (Joseph Charles) Molland passed away last night, surrounded by Mary, his two sons, and other family members at 11:39pm CST." The band's account noted that once arrangements were made for Molland, they would be shared publicly.

Joey Molland, the last living member of Badfinger and longtime resident of Minnesota, died on March 1, the band announced on social media. Molland was 77. Molland was part of the band's best-known lineup, which also featured guitarist Pete Ham, drummer Mike Gibbins, and bassist Tom Evans.

Joey Molland, the rock guitarist and last surviving member of the group Badfinger, has died. He was 77.

Joey Molland, the Badfinger guitarist who later took on lead singer duties as he led the group into later decades, has died. He was 77. Molland died on Saturday after a months long battle with multiple health issues, his social media manager announced.

Joey Molland, the last surviving member of the Welsh rock band Badfinger, died on March 1. He was 77. His longtime friend, backing bandmate, and social media manager Paul Davie confirmed the news in a statement on the band’s Facebook page,

Joey Molland, the acclaimed guitarist for the ‘70s pop-rock band, died Saturday night while surround by his longtime partner, Mary, his two sons and other family members. A cause of death was not given; Davie said he “knew the situation was bad,” but still felt “a shock to the system” with the news.

Molland, 77, played guitar for '70s rock band "Badfinger." His social media manager and friend Paul Davie remembers his kindness and love of his fans.

He was British by birth, a Minnesotan by choice, and the Land of 10,000 Bands connection to the Beatles. Joey Molland, the last surviving members of the hitmaking British band Badfinger who lived in Minnesota for 40 years,