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  1. www.nytimes.com › music › charlie-thomas-deadCharlie Thomas, a Drifter in Song Nearly All His Life, Dies at 85

    Feb 6, 2023 · Charles Nowlin Thomas was born on April 7, 1937, in Lynchburg, Va. His father, Willis, was a minister, and his mother, Lucinda (Nowlin) Thomas, was a homemaker whose singing voice Charlie admired.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Charlie_Thomas_(musician)Charlie Thomas (musician) - Wikipedia

    Atlantic Records. Charles Nowlin Thomas (April 7, 1937 – January 31, 2023) [1] was an American singer best known for his work with The Drifters. Thomas was performing with The Five Crowns at the Apollo Theater in 1958 when George Treadwell fired his group, called The Drifters. Treadwell recruited the Five Crowns [2] to become the new Drifters.

  4. people.com › music › drifters-star-charlie-thomasThe Drifters' Charlie Thomas Dead: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer ...

    Feb 7, 2023 · The musician, who sang with The Drifters for more than 60 years, died of liver cancer complications. He was the last original member of the legendary group to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. He sang on hits like "This Magic Moment" and "Save the Last Dance for Me".

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  6. www.rollingstone.com › music › music-newsCharlie Thomas of the Drifters Dies at 85 - Rolling Stone

    Feb 7, 2023 · The tenor singer, who was known for R&B hits like “Sweets for My Sweet” and “There Goes My Baby” with the Drifters, died on Jan. 31 at the age of 85. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and dedicated more than 60 years to keeping the group’s music alive for future generations.

  7. www.legacy.com › news › celebrity-deathsCharlie Thomas obituary: Drifters singer dies at 85 – Legacy.com

    Feb 7, 2023 · The Drifters' tenor singer, known for doo-wop hits like "Under the Boardwalk" and "Save the Last Dance for Me", died of liver cancer at the age of 85. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and sang with the Drifters from 1959 to 1964. Read his obituary, tributes, and legacy videos on Legacy.com.

  8. www.latimes.com › entertainment-arts › musicDrifters singer Charlie Thomas dies at 85 - Los Angeles Times

    Feb 7, 2023 · Charlie Thomas, a singer and longtime member of the R&B group the Drifters, has died. He was 85. The veteran vocalist died Jan. 31 at his home in Bowie, Md., after a battle with liver cancer, his ...

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  10. www.billboard.com › music › music-newsCharlie Thomas, Singer for The Drifters, Dies at 85 - Billboard

    Feb 7, 2023 · The tenor passed away in late January from liver cancer, his friend confirmed. He joined The Drifters in 1958 after replacing the original members and sang hits like "Save the Last Dance For Me" and "Sweets for My Sweet".

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