The Drifters' Charlie Thomas Dead: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Was 85
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Charlie Thomas, who featured on The Drifters' hits including "Up on the Roof" and "Save the Last Dance for Me" has died from complications brought on by liver cancer
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Charlie Thomas Dead: Singer for The Drifters Dies at 85
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Charlie Thomas (musician) - Wikipedia
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Charlie Thomas of the Drifters Dies at 85, drifters
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The Drifters' Charlie Thomas dead at 85
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In Memoriam: Charlie Thomas (1937 – 2023) – RadioMaxMusic
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The Drifters' Charlie Thomas, who sang 'Sweets for My Sweet', dies
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The Drifters musician Charlie Thomas dead at 85
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The Drifters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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