Legendary singer David Clayton-Thomas has passed away

Canadian musician and vocalist of Blood, Sweat & Tears, David Clayton-Thomas, died on June 24, 2026 at the age of 84 at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. This was reported by its representatives.

David Henry Tomsett was born in England in 1941 and moved with his family to Toronto, where he began his musical career. In 1968, he joined the band Blood, Sweat & Tears (BS&T), quickly attracting the attention of Columbia Records producer Clive Davis. His involvement led the band to great success, including receiving a Grammy Award for 1970's Blood, Sweat & Tears and hits like "And When I Die", "You've Made Me So Very Happy" and "Spinning Wheel".

After a spectacular performance at Woodstock in 1969, the band released their popular album Blood, Sweat & Tears 3, and also worked on the soundtrack for the film Philly and the Cat. Clayton-Thomas left BS&T in 1972, embarking on a solo career, possibly due to disagreements with the band over a State Department-sponsored charity tour. A 2023 documentary put forward versions of pressure on the band and offering a green card in exchange for touring.

Clayton-Thomas continued to record music and perform, including solo albums and periodic reunions with BS&T, until the twenty-first century. In 2019, he released his latest album, Say Somethin. In 2004, he returned to Toronto after a long stay in New York.