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Three Dog Night's Chuck Negron Dies at 83
3 Feb
Summary
- Chuck Negron, lead vocalist of Three Dog Night, passed away at 83.
- He battled COPD and heart failure prior to his death.
- Negron was an advocate for substance abuse recovery.
Chuck Negron, a founding member and lead vocalist of the renowned band Three Dog Night, has died at the age of 83. His passing occurred at his home in Studio City, California.
Negron had been contending with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure in the months leading up to his death. Born in the Bronx, New York, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music, eventually forming Three Dog Night in 1967 with Danny Hutton and Cory Wells.
The band achieved significant success in the late 1960s and early 1970s, producing numerous Top 40 hits including "Joy To The World (Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog)" and "One (Is The Loneliest Number)". Negron's distinctive lead vocals were a hallmark of these classics.
In later years, Negron embarked on a solo career and became a passionate advocate for individuals struggling with substance abuse, drawing from his own experiences detailed in his 1999 autobiography, "Three Dog Nightmare." He continued to tour until the COVID-19 pandemic began.
