David Clayton-Thomas
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About
Frontman for the American rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears who sang "Spinning Wheel" in 1968. The band released over 10 albums between the 1960s and 1980s.
Before fame
He spent time in juvenile hall, but fell in love with music at an early age because of his mother. During one of his stints in jail, someone left a guitar behind, and he began to play.
Trivia
His debut album with Blood, Sweat & Tears won five Grammy Awards. The band had more than 100 rotating members over the years.
Family life
He was born to parents Fred Thomsett, a Canadian soldier, and Freda, a British music student.
Associated with
When he was with Blood, Sweat & Tears, they did a hit cover of Carole King's "Hi-De-Ho."
