David Clayton-Thomas, Lead Singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84
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Tom Breihan
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David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of the iconic late-1960s band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at age 84 in a Toronto hospital. No cause of death has been reported. The article details his difficult upbringing as the son of a British musician mother and a Canadian police officer father who was abusive, leading Clayton-Thomas to drop out of school and leave home as a teenager. The content appears to be cut off mid-sentence, suggesting the full article would cover more of his life story and musical career.
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StereogumDavid Clayton-Thomas, Lead Singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84stereogum.comKey quotes
· 5 pulledDavid Clayton-Thomas, lead singer for late-'60s hitmakers Blood, Sweat & Tears, has passed away.
The CBC reports that Clayton-Thomas died on Wednesday at St. Michael's hospital in Toronto.
No cause of death has been reported.
Clayton-Thomas' father, who worked as a police officer, was abusive.
Clayton-Thomas dropped out of school and left home as a teenager.
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