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, Maryland, after a battle with liver cancer, his friend and fellow singer Peter Lemongello Jr. confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. While performing with the Drifters for more than 60 years, Thomas recorded hits such as “There Goes My Baby,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “This Magic Moment” and “Save the Last Dance for Me.”
According to the New York Times, Thomas continued to tour with the Drifters until the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
