David Clayton Thomas, the voice of Blood, Sweat and Tears, has died at 84.

He dropped in and out of BS&T for years, but I never got to see him. I think Mrs. J From A probably saw them circa 1969-1970. I'll ask her. He had a rich and soulful baritone voice, and he composed their biggest hit, "Spinning Wheel." R.I.P. to a great talent.

Sending best wishes to Ashley and his family. The Mrs. and I had several very pleasant interactions with him at and around Cropredy in 2007 and 2017, and found him absolutely charming. He even joined our group for lunch one time, and was quite the raconteur. He sold me a leftover Albion Band shirt for "name your price" (I think I decided on 15 or 20 pounds, whatever I had in my pocket). Fond memories and warm feelings abound.

Seen it before but many thanks for the reminder...

Sad news. Here's hoping that his recovery & rehabilitation go well.

It's been posted before, I'm sure, but this is a nice little Albion Band documentary from 1979:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUJXwowVn1E&t=233s

Couple of Albion songs played for him by Banter at Costa festival today.

Sad news for Ashley and his family, he really is the guv’nr for all our music.
Thank you Blair for telling us about your dad, please keep us informed.
Wishing a very strong recovery Ashley with lots of love and thanks ❤️❤️❤️.

Awful news , at least it doesn't sound as severe as Jerry's a few years ago mercifully , but still - here's wishing Tyger a speedy recovery

Oh no...poor Ashley...that's awful news. I met him and had a chat at Cropredy back around 2005 and he is a lovely guy. Sending love and wishing him a speedy recovery.

Best wishes for a good recovery

Just booked flights, buses, hotels and 3-day pass for the MoonJune festival in Teramo (Italy) next month.  Lots of prog and jazz - David Cross Band, Markus Reuterr with Truce, Gong, Soft Machine, Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy playing Rainbow Dome Music.  Actual pass was only c.£85!