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David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of the brass rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at age 84. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. He is remembered for his soulful vocals on hits such as "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die."

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Confirmed death of David Clayton-Thomas at age 84 in Toronto.

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

    David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of the brass rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at age 84. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. He is remembered for his soulful vocals on hits such as "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die."

    What's confirmed:

    • David Clayton-Thomas died at age 84.
    • Clayton-Thomas was the lead singer of the brass rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears.
    • He died peacefully on Wednesday in Toronto.
    • His hits with the band included "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die."

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Clayton-Thomas was a former street fighter and petty thief from Canada.
    • The broad appeal of Blood, Sweat & Tears contributed to the band's downfall.
    • Clayton-Thomas was a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter.
    • Clayton-Thomas died at St. Michael's Hospital.
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