Timmy Thomas was an RNB singer, keyboardist, songwriter, and record producer who died on Friday, March 11, 2022.
Thomas was born on November 13, 1944 as one of 12 siblings in Evansville, Indiana.
His passion of music led him to study jazz with Cannon Ball Adderley and Donald Byrd, but it was at Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, that he discovered soul music.
He released the album in late 1972, and it quickly rose to the top of the US Billboard R&B chart.
Is Timmy Thomas still alive?
Timmy Thomas has died. He died on March 11, 2022.
His cause of death is yet to be revealed as well although many predict it to be a natural or peaceful transition.
He was best remembered for his single Why Can’t We Live Together? which was sampled by Drake for his song Hotline Bling.
“With appreciation and thanks, the family sends a thank you for the prayers, support, lovely words, and other displays of love and generosity at this time,”
Thomas’ family posted that on his Facebook page, according to The Guardian.
