RIP David Clayton Thomas, lead vocalist of Blood, Sweat & Tears

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David Clayton Thomas, the British-Canadian lead vocalist of the American band Blood, Sweat & Tears, passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 84. He was renowned for his powerful voice and contributions to iconic songs such as "And When I Die," "God Bless the Child," "Sometimes in Winter," and "Spinning Wheel." His legacy is documented in major publications including Wikipedia, AP News, and The New York Times. Thomas's influence on jazz-rock and blues-rock genres remains significant.

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David Clayton Thomas (13 September 1941 – 24 June 2026) was a British-Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the American band Blood, Sweat & Tears. He died at age 84.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Clayton-Thomas

https://apnews.com/article/david-clayton-thomas-84-died-singer-62acd793a277ff981d1635b80ed230b4

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/arts/music/david-clayton-thomas-dead.html


I have many favorite songs from BS&T:

And When I Die



God Bless the Child



Sometimes in Winter



and many more great tunes . . . .
 
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Astronuc said:
David Clayton Thomas (13 September 1941 – 24 June 2026) was a British-Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the American band Blood, Sweat & Tears. He died at age 84.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Clayton-Thomas

https://apnews.com/article/david-clayton-thomas-84-died-singer-62acd793a277ff981d1635b80ed230b4

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/arts/music/david-clayton-thomas-dead.html


I have many favorite songs from BS&T:

And When I Die



God Bless the Child



Sometimes in Winter



and many more great tunes . . . .

May he rest in peace. I like the band's song Spinning Wheel.