David Clayton-Thomas, Canadian Singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of the blues-inspired band Blood, Sweat & Tears, died at age 84 in Toronto.
- He rose from being a homeless runaway and learning guitar in prison to becoming a prominent musician known for hits like “Spinning Wheel” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.”
- Clayton-Thomas joined Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1968 and was key to the band's popularity with his distinctive, bluesy tenor voice and charismatic stage presence.
- His death was confirmed by his publicist, Eric Alper, though the cause was not disclosed.
