The 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' singer has passed away after a bout with lung cancer.
BJT is perhaps best known for singing the classic"Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" -- which was featured in"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" -- winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song and nominated for a Grammy in 1970 for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Even before that, he had hit the charts with major success with his love song for the ages ... performing"Hooked on a Feeling," which garnered him mainstream success and going on to sell over a million records. He's also remembered for a famous cover of"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." 'Hooked' went on to be covered over and over again as the years went on -- and it became a staple for Valentine's Day ... serving as the song stuffed animals would sing when you pressed a button. The banddid the most famous cover -- and the tune was even featured on"Guardians of the Galaxy" ... included in Star-Lord's throwback playlist.
Thomas went on to have more success with songs like"Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song,""Rock and Roll Lullaby,""I Just Can't Help Believing,""Don't Worry Baby,""Whatever Happened to Old-Fashioned Love" ... as well as several gospel albums such as"Home Where I Belong."