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Singer's Battle with Addiction and Music Legacy
18 Feb
Summary
- Chuck Negron's voice powered Three Dog Night hits like Joy to the World.
- He battled severe drug addiction, spending his fortune and becoming homeless.
- After recovery, he launched a solo career and published an autobiography.
Chuck Negron, a key vocalist for the 1970s band Three Dog Night, passed away at age 83. He suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.
Negron's four-octave vocal range was instrumental in the band's string of 21 consecutive US Top 40 hits, including the No. 1 single 'Joy to the World.' Other notable songs featuring his voice were 'One' and 'Easy to Be Hard.'
Despite their massive success, Negron's escalating drug addiction led to the band's breakup in 1976. He later revealed spending millions on drugs and experiencing homelessness.
After a period of recovery, Negron rejoined a band reunion in 1982. However, a relapse led him to depart permanently. He then embarked on a solo career starting in 1995 and published his autobiography, 'Three Dog Nightmare,' in 1999.
He continued performing until the Covid pandemic forced him to stop touring, a significant risk due to his COPD. Negron was married three times and is survived by his fourth wife, Ami Albea, and several children and grandchildren.
