India, June 26 -- One of the most memorable voices in the music industry has gone. Blood, Sweat & Tears' legendary frontman David Clayton-Thomas died peacefully on Wednesday evening in Toronto at St. Michael's Hospital. He was 84. His publicist, Eric Alper, took to Twitter to confirm the news, and the incredible journey from a rough childhood and an often homeless existence in Canada to his emergence as one of rock's greatest vocalists has inspired generations of music fans.

A Legendary Voice Who Helped Define Jazz-Rock For a Generation

David Clayton-Thomas was a strong, scratchy singer and an imposing stage performer who infused the late '60s music scene with an original vibe. He combined the personality of rhythm and blues with the so...