Joy To The World Singer Three Dog Night Jimmy Greenspoon Dies

Jimmy Greenspoon, the Three Dog Night singer who can be heard on the band’s biggest hit, “Joy To The World,” died Wednesday of cancer. He was 67.

Also the band’s keyboardist, Greenspoon formed the band in 1968 along with Danny Hutton, Cory wells, Chuck Negron, Joe Schermie, Mike Allsup and Floyd Sneed.

The band announced the sad news on Facebook:

“We are very saddened at the passing of our dear friend and longtime band mate, Jimmy Greenspoon. Jimmy died peacefully at home today surrounded by his family. Please keep him and his loved ones in your prayers and your hearts,” the statement read. h/t nydailynews

Greenspoon toured with his band right up until the time he took ill.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy’s friends, fans and family at this difficult time.