B. J. Thomas
B. J. Thomas | |
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Thomas in March 1972 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Billy Joe Thomas August 7, 1942 Hugo, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Origin | Houston, Texas |
| Died | May 29, 2021 (aged 78) |
| Genres | Country, contemporary Christian, pop, rock |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1966–2021 |
| Labels | Scepter, Myrrh, Columbia, Paramount Records, MCA |
Spouse |
Gloria Richardson (m. 1968) |
| Website | bjthomas |
Billy Joe Thomas (August 7, 1942 – May 29, 2021) was an American singer widely known for his country, contemporary Christian, and pop hits of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Popular songs by Thomas include "Hooked on a Feeling" (1968), "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" (1969), "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" (1975), "Don't Worry Baby" (1977), and "Whatever Happened to Old-Fashioned Love" (1983).
In 2014, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.