B.J. Thomas

Known for Acting

Born

August 7, 1942

Died

May 29, 2021 (78 years old)

Place of Birth

Hugo, Oklahoma, U.S.

Also Known As

Billy Joe Thomas

Biography

Billy Joe "B.J." Thomas (born August 7, 1942, died May 29, 2021) was an American popular singer. He was particularly known for his hit songs of the 1960s and 1970s, which appeared on the pop, country, and Christian music charts. His best-known recording is the Burt Bacharach/Hal David song "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head".