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Meet Charlie Thomas wife: Rita Thomas.

Charlie Thomas wife. Who is Charlie Thomas wife? is the question, we will be answering in this article. We will look at her career, children and all about her husband.

Who was Charlie Thomas?

He was born on 7th April as Charles Nowlin Thomas.

He was an America singer and  was famed for his  The Drifters.

Charlie Thomas was used to perform with the Five Crowns at the popular Apollo Theater.

It was in 1958, that they were fired by George Treadwell.

There was a new Drifters with the five crowns being part of it.

There Goes My Baby” was the first release of the new Drifters  and it was a hit. Charlie Thomas is said to be the singer leading  two out of their 40 hits songs.

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Those songs which Charlie Thomas led include “Sweets for My Sweet” and “When My Little Girl Is Smiling“.

He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame back in 1988.

This was in recognition of he being part of the drifters. Charlie was also recognized for being a pioneer of the Drifters. It was an award that was given by Rhythm and Blues Foundation, ten years after his hall of fame induction.

What is Charlie Thomas cause of death?

The famous singer died at the age of 85 from liver cancer. He died on 31st January,2023.

Who is Charlie Thomas wife?

He got married to his wife Rita Thomas. Charlie Thomas wife survive him.

The late 85 year ex-singer also left behind his children and grand children.

Charlie Thomas wife, Rita Thomas shared children with her late husband. They include daughters Crystal Thomas Wilson and Victoria Green.

He had boys too and they include Charlie Jr, Michael Sidbury and Brian Godfrey.

Not much is known of Rita Thomas. We don’t know much  about her career.

 

 

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