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

How did Cory Wells Three Dog Night died?

Wells died in his sleep on October 20, 2015, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, New York at the age of 74. His family later confirmed he was fighting multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. His survivors include his wife, daughters, five grandchildren, and siblings.

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 died from 3 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.

Is anyone from Three 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.

Cory Wells (2011) Remembers Three Dog Night (full interview)

Where are Three Dog Night now?

On March 11, 2015, Jimmy Greenspoon died from cancer, aged 67. His place at the keyboards was taken by Eddie Reasoner who had substituted for him when he took ill in mid-2014. On October 21, 2015, Cory Wells died at his home in Dunkirk, New York at age 74.

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.

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.

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.

Who sang most of the songs for Three Dog Night?

Chuck Negron, lead singer of the legendary Three Dog Night, entertains a Savannah Center crowd on Monday.