He was the last remaining core member of a group that was both propelled and pigeonholed in the 1970s by its close association with the Beatles.

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.

Along with his bandmates, Molland, who also worked with George Harrison and John Lennon, was behind the hits "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue."Joey Molland, the rock guitarist and last surviving member of the group Badfinger,

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.

Musician, the last surviving core member of Beatles-signed rock band, played on singles like "Day After Day," "Baby Blue," and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy"

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 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.

"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.

An announcement was shared on the band's Facebook page. "Well, the day we never wanted to see has arrived. Joey (Joseph Charles) Molland passed away last night, surrounded by Mary, his two sons, and other family members at 11:39pm CST. When I receive the information regarding arrangements, I will post them here," the statement read.

Molland had several local connections, including occasional membership in a band led my former Steve Miller Band guitarist Greg Douglass, Monsters of Classic Rock, whose roster has also included Rick Derringer (Edgar Winter Group),

Joey Molland, the last surviving member of the rock band, Badfinger, has died. Molland died on Saturday night surrounded by his family, according to the band's Facebook page. No cause of death has been revealed but he reportedly faced health issues over the years including pneumonia most recently.

Joey Molland, the last surviving member of the 1970s Welsh rock band Badfinger, has died. He was 77. Paul Davie, Molland’s longtime friend and social media manager, told Fox News Digital that the musician died on Saturday, March 1, due to complications from diabetes and pneumonia.\