Charlie Thomas, a Drifter in Song Nearly All His Life, Dies at 85
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Former Houston Rockets owner Charlie Thomas dies at 89
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Charlie Thomas of the Drifters Dies at 85, drifters
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Frank Conniff on X: Want to make music that is timeless? Be one of The Drifters. Rest In Peace, Charlie Thomas. / X
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The Drifters singer Charlie Thomas dies aged 85 after battle with liver cancer
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Charlie Thomas of the Drifters Dies at 85
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Drifters Omnibus Volume 1 TPB :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics, drifters
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How 3 men from York, PA helped Charlie Thomas keep the Drifters alive
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1981 Press Photo The Drifters Featuring Charlie Thomas, Entertainers Nox17781, Charlie Thomas
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The Drifters' Charlie Thomas dies aged 85
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Charlie Thomas, a Drifter nearly all his life in song, dies at 85, Nyt