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Blood, Sweat & Tears hitmaker David Clayton-Thomas dies after battle with illness
David Clayton-Thomas, legendary lead singer of Blood, Sweat Tears, has died at 84. Fans and celebrities mourn as they plan a memorial concert to honour his legacy.
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CityNews Montreal
· Jun 25, 2026
David Clayton-Thomas, Canadian singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian singer whose raspy and soulful voice led American jazz rock group Blood, Sweat Tears to chart-topping triumphs, has died at 84. His publicist says he died peacefully on Wednesday evening at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Clayton-Thomas was a key part of Blood, Sweat Tears’ success in the late [] The post David Clayton-Thomas, Canadian singer of Blood, Sweat Tears, dies at 84 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
CBC News
· Jun 25, 2026
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.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died
David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died
Latestly.com
· Jun 26, 2026
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: ‘Blood, Sweat & Tears’ Singer Passes Away at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the Grammy-winning lead singer of the pioneering jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat Tears, has died at the age of 84. The Canadian musician passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on June 24, according to his publicist. No cause of death has been disclosed.
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· Jul 1, 2026
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ArcaMax
· Jun 26, 2026
Blood, Sweat & Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas dies at 84
NEW YORK — Blood, Sweat Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas has died. He was 84. The voice behind hits including “You Make Me So Very Happy” and “Spinning Wheel” is said to have died peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto on ...
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