Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night singer, dies at 83

Chuck Negron, the powerhouse vocalist behind Three Dog Night’s biggest hits, has died at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles.

A founding member of the group, Negron’s voice drove chart‑topping singles including “Joy to the World,” “One,” “An Old Fashioned Love Song,” “Easy To Be Hard” and “The Show Must Go On.”

He died of complications from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to his publicist Zach Farnum.

Negron joined Danny Hutton and Cory Wells in 1967, forming a vocal trio rooted in R&B, rock ‘n’ roll and urban doo‑wop.

Their breakthrough came two years later with “One”, written by Harry Nilsson, which became their first million‑selling single and launched them as one of the dominant American rock acts of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Despite the band’s success, internal tensions mounted. By 1985, Negron was dismissed over recurring drug issues, which he later addressed publicly in his memoir.

He continued touring for decades despite living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), eventually stepping away during the COVID‑19 pandemic.

Negron is survived by his wife, Ami Albea Negron, and his children.

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