Donny Gerrard, the lead vocalist of Canadian band Skylark known for their 1972 hit “Wildflower,” has died. He was 75.
The singer’s wife Myra says he died Thursday in Santa Fe, N.M., after battling cancer.
Born in Vancouver, Gerrard found his footing in the music scene as part of pop and R&B outfit Skylark, which counted producer David Foster as its keyboardist.
The band formed when members of Ronnie Hawkins’s backup group split from the musician to start their own gig.
Gerrard later joined the Foster-produced 1985 all-star charity single “Tears Are Not Enough,” which raised money for the famine in Ethiopia. He performed alongside Bryan Adams for his part.
Much of Gerrard’s later work was completed outside the spotlight, including vocals provided to albums by Neil Diamond, Bob Seger, Bette Midler and Linda Ronstadt.
RIP and thank you for the music.
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