However, The Fabulous Shays soon split up and Clayton-Thomas took keyboardist Collacott to Yorkville Village in Toronto and formed the Bossmen, one of the first rock bands to incorporate elements of jazz. The young singer took every opportunity he could to play alongside great bluesmen such as John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Sam Hopkins, Son House and Muddy Waters. The band's first album featuring Clayton-Thomas as lead singer sold 10 million copies. Although most of the original members moved on, a newer version of the group continued to perform throughout the '80s. Lately, Clayton-Thomas has been pursuing a solo career.
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