Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night Passes Away at 83 – Cause of Death Confirmed

Early Life: Bronx Beginnings and Musical Roots

Charles “Chuck” Negron II was born on June 8, 1942, in New York City, and raised in the Bronx, New York. Music was part of his earliest memories.

He grew up singing in doo‑wop groups while still in school, immersed in the vibrant street‑corner harmony traditions that were popular in urban neighborhoods in the 1950s.

Negron also showed promise as an athlete. He played basketball in local leagues and developed a competitive spirit that would follow him into his musical career.

His early life wasn’t easy — his family weathered the challenges of economic uncertainty, and Negron learned early on that hard work and perseverance would be cornerstones of his character.

As a teenager, he recorded his first single and performed on notable stages, including the Apollo Theater, a proving ground for many aspiring artists. These early steps laid the foundation for a musical trajectory that would soon take him across the country and into the heart of rock history.