About Charlie Thomas
Lived 1937 – 2023 (aged 85). Charlie Thomas was an American singer.
Personal life and death Charlie Thomas was the father of Charles "Happy" Thomas Jr. and grandfather of hip hop producer Charlie "Bambu" Thomas.
Thomas died from liver cancer on January 31, 2023, at the age of 85.
Honors Thomas was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 as a member of the Drifters and was given a Pioneer Award by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 1999. On May 21, 2011, in Cranston, Rhode Island, Thomas and The Drifters performed at the Vintage New England Theater.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Thomas?
American singer
When was Charlie Thomas born?
Charlie Thomas was born on 7 April 1937 in Lynchburg.
When did Charlie Thomas die?
Charlie Thomas died on 31 January 2023.
What was Charlie Thomas's occupation?
Charlie Thomas was a singer.
What nationality was Charlie Thomas?
Charlie Thomas was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Thomas (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Thomas. https://biography.guide/charlie-thomas-singer/
MLA: "Charlie Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-thomas-singer/.
Chicago: "Charlie Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charlie-thomas-singer/.
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