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David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat & Tears Singer, Dies at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian lead singer of the Grammy-winning band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at the age of 84. He was known for his powerful vocals on hits like "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die."

25 Jun, 12:20 — 25 Jun, 15:44
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The GuardianMostly Factual50d ago

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer for Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies aged 84

The Canadian musician, who achieved major hits such as Spinning Wheel and You’ve Made Me So Very Happy, died peacefully at a Toronto hospital David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of 60s and 70s group Blood, Sweat & Tears has died at 84. According to his publicist, the Canadian singer died peacefully at a hospital in Toronto with no cause of death given. Continue reading...

By Benjamin Lee

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cbcHigh50d ago

Canadian singer David Clayton-Thomas, who led Blood, Sweat & Tears to hits and Grammys, dead at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the powerhouse Canadian singer who lifted American band Blood, Sweat & Tears to the heights of pop music success, including Grammy awards and one of the biggest-selling albums of its time, has died.

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varietyMostly Factual50d ago

Blood, Sweat & Tears Singer David Clayton-Thomas Dies at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian singer and songwriter whose soulful voice was ubiquitous on American radio in the late 1960s and early ‘70s as lead singer of the brass-driven group Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died, according to his publicist. No cause of death was cited except that he died peacefully at a Toronto hospital on […]

By Jem Aswad

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual50d ago

David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat & Tears Singer, Dies at 84

After years in prison, the Toronto native came to New York and led the brassy rock outfit on “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.”

By Mike Barnes

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual50d ago

David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat, and Tears Singer, Dead at 84

A memorial concert for the vocalist, who sang "You've Made Me So Very Happy," is in the works

By Jason Newman

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deadlineMostly Factual50d ago

David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Hit-Making Blood, Sweat & Tears Singer Was 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian singer whose gruff, soulful vocals for Blood, Sweat & Tears was an integral part of the band’s late 1960s success with such songs as And When I Die, You’ve Made Me So Very Happy and Spinning Wheel, died yesterday, June 24, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. He was 84. His […]

By Greg Evans

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billboardMostly Factual50d ago

Blood, Sweat & Tears Singer David Clayton-Thomas Dead at 84

A memorial concert supporting Peacebuilders Canada will be held in his honor.

By Hannah Dailey

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