David Clayton-Thomas

About

Frontman for the American rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears who sang "Spinning Wheel" in 1968.

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.

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."