When did Cory Wells pass away?

Cory Wells was an American singer, best known as one of the three lead vocalists in the band Three Dog Night.

What happened to Cory Wells of Three Dog Night?

Cory Wells, one of the founding members of Three Dog Night, has died at the age of 74. The band appeared in the MontBleu Theatre at Lake Tahoe the last two summers. Wells experienced back pain a few weeks before he died suddenly Oct. 20, 2015, at his home in Dunkirk, New York, according to the Associated Press.

Are 3 Dog night still alive?

The founding members and lead vocalists of Three Dog Night were Danny Hutton, Cory Wells and Chuck Negron, and actually two out of the three, Hutton and Negron are both still alive; however, only one is still in the band.

Is Michael Allsup still with Three Dog Night?

Today, he currently tours with Three Dog Night, being the only other original member currently in the band's lineup along with Danny Hutton.

Is Danny Hutton still with Three Dog Night?

Hutton continues to lead Three Dog Night along with Michael Allsup and the band, touring regularly throughout the US and Canada.

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Who died Three Dog Night?

Cory Wells, one of the founding members of 1970s hitmakers Three Dog Night, has died at age 74. The death of Wells — one of the group's three lead singers — was announced on the band's official website. Longtime bandmate Danny Hutton said that Wells died "unexpectedly" Tuesday in Dunkirk, New York.

How Did Three Dog Night come up with that name?

The band's now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights; the coldest being a “three dog night”.

Who was the best singer in Three Dog Night?

Negron, 76, was the top dog – lead singer – in Three Dog Night and he showed Monday in Savannah Center he can still howl with the best of 'em.

Who took Cory Wells Place in Three Dog Night?

One of the guys I hired on keyboards and vocals is now in Three Dog Night: David Morgan. He took Corey's place.

What happened to Chuck Negron?

But Negron survived. He and Silna married in 1993 and have a 4-year-old daughter. He now volunteers time with the Musicians Assistance Program, counseling down-and-out, drug-addicted artists.

Is Chuck Negron still performing?

Chuck Negron is currently touring across 1 country and has 6 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, after that they'll be at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford.

Why is 3 Dog night not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

21 consecutive Top 40 hits are sure to impress, but a relatively short period of popularity and the fact they didn't write their hit songs may be reasons Three Dog Night gets the Hall snub.

What is the meaning of Three Dog Night?

Some say it originated in the Australian Outback. Others point to Alaska or Siberia as the source. No matter where it came from, the expression “three-dog-night” means a night so bitterly cold you'd need three dogs in bed with you to keep you warm.