David Clayton-Thomas, Brass-Driven Voice Behind Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian-born frontman of Blood, Sweat & Tears and writer of the hit 'Spinning Wheel,' died at 84 in a Toronto hospital. The Grammy-winning band rose to fame in the late 1960s with a brass-driven sound and hits like 'Spinning Wheel,' 'You’ve Made Me So Very Happy' and 'And When I Die.' Clayton-Thomas continued to perform and contribute to charity, earning Canadian honors such as induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a memoir release; a memorial concert benefiting Peacebuilders Canada is planned. No cause of death was disclosed.