Blood, Sweat & Tears rocker David Clayton-Thomas dies at 84
The Grammy Award-winning music legend sold more than 40 million records and helped shape the sound of jazz-rock.
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"The Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter passed away peacefully at a Toronto hospital on Wednesday."
— Eric Alper , Other
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Ashleigh Clayton-Thomas is one of the daughters of David Clayton-Thomas.
Christine Graham is one of the daughters of David Clayton-Thomas.
David Clayton-Thomas was a Canadian singer and songwriter known as the frontman of Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Eric Alper is the publicist for David Clayton-Thomas.
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The Grammy Award-winning music legend sold more than 40 million records and helped shape the sound of jazz-rock.
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