TORONTO 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.
TORONTO Donny Gerrard's soothing voice cradled listeners on Skylark's 1972 hit "Wildflower" and drew in famous fans but despite working with Elton John and Mavis Staples, friends say he never let his immense singing talent go to his head.