Peter Beckett: 
Beckett auditioned for Badfinger on the heels of "Come and Get It", and was on Peter Ham's and Tommy Evans' short list, but they ultimately offered the job to Joey Molland. Beckett then joined a progressive rock band called Paladin, recording two albums, Paladin and Paladin Charge!.

 
How Player's Peter Beckett Almost Joined Badfinger
 
 
 
 Peter Beckett