Blood, Sweat & Tears rocker David Clayton-Thomas dies at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian lead singer of the jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at age 84. He was a Grammy-winning artist known for hits like 'Spinning Wheel' and for his band's historic 1970 tour behind the Iron Curtain.
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Clayton-Thomas was a significant figure in 1960s music history, and his passing marks the end of a career that bridged jazz, rock, and political controversy.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian Getty Images David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian frontman of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died aged 84.
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