Cory Wells, the lead singer of Three Dog Night, passed away on August 20, 2015, at the age of 74.
Wells was an American singer and musician who was best known for his powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence.
Born on August 15, 1941, Wells grew up in a musical family and began performing at a young age.
He was a founding member of Three Dog Night, a band that achieved huge success in the 1960s and 1970s with hits like "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" and "Joy to the World".
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Cory Wells Dies at 74
Cory Wells, the vocalist and co-founder of Three Dog Night, passed away at the age of 74.
He died unexpectedly in Dunkirk, N.Y.
Wells had been performing with the band up until September when he developed severe back pain.
The band's keyboardist, Jimmy Greenspoon, died of cancer in March, at the age of 67.
Wells is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary, and two daughters, Coryann Wells and Dawn Marie Cussins (William), along with five grandchildren.
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Three Dog Night had three lead vocalists, with Wells being one of them.
Cory Wells was an incredible singer, according to co-vocalist Danny Hutton, who described him as a great performer who could sing anything.
Wells had been a part of the band since 1965, and his death was met with shock and sadness from his bandmates.
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Obituary and News
Cory Wells, the 74-year-old vocalist and co-founder of Three Dog Night, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Dunkirk, New York. He had been performing with the band up until September when he developed severe back pain.
The band's keyboardist, Jimmy Greenspoon, died of cancer in March at the age of 67. Wells is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary, and their two daughters, Coryann Wells and Dawn Marie Cussins (William), as well as five grandchildren.
Three Dog Night is best known for its 1960s and '70s hits like "Joy to the World", "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)", and "Black and White." These iconic songs were a testament to the band's ability to draw from many sources and spotlight rising songwriters.
Cory Wells was one of the band's three lead singers, and his incredible voice and performance skills made him a beloved bandmate for over 45 years. He was like a brother to fellow singer Danny Hutton, who first announced Wells' death on the band's website.
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night was formed in 1968 by Cory Wells and Danny Hutton, who found a third lead singer in Chuck Negron. They recorded demos under the name "Redwood" with Beach Boy Brian Wilson as producer.
Their unique three-part harmony sound was perfected with the addition of a four-piece backing group consisting of guitarist Michael Allsup, organist Jimmy Greenspoon, bassist Joe Schermie, and drummer Floyd Sneed. They began performing as Three Dog Night in 1968.
Cory Wells sang the lead vocal on Three Dog Night's Billboard No. 1 hit song "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)". The song was written by Randy Newman, who later thanked Wells for putting his kids through college.
Unlike many other rock musicians, Wells managed to abstain from alcohol and other drugs, and chose to live a more moderate existence.
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