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The Boston Globe
David Clayton-Thomas passes at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at age 84. He was known for his distinctive tenor voice on hits like “Spinning Wheel” and “And When I Die,” helping the band become a major success in the late 1960s, winning two Grammys. Clayton-Thomas, originally from Canada, joined the band in 1968 after being recommended by Judy Collins and contributed to their broad musical style that blended jazz, rock, and blues. The band achieved peak popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including performing at Woodstock and touring internationally, before fading from the spotlight in the early 1970s. Clayton-Thomas continued his music career with solo albums and tours.
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