In November 1969, Molland auditioned for The Iveys and was hired. The Iveys were a conspicuous recording group at the time of Apple Records (a label launched by The Beatles). The Iveys changed their name to "Badfinger" after dismissing original bassist Ron Griffiths, moving guitarist Tommy Evans to bass, and starting Molland as guitarist. The band enjoyed an early string of successful singles and albums for the next couple of years. During Molland's association with Apple, he made guest appearances on two George Harrison albums, "All Things Must Pass" and "The Concert For Bangla Desh," and the John Lennon album, "Imagine".