David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer for Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies aged 84 (opens original article in a new tab)

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at 84. He wrote the band's hit song Spinning Wheel and was known for his work with the group, which had a successful career in the 1960s and 1970s.

• David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died at 84 in Toronto.
• He wrote the band's hit song Spinning Wheel, which reached number two in the US and won a Grammy.
• Clive Davis called him a 'staggering' musician, and the band's first album sold 10m copies worldwide.