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Jay Black, lead singer of pop group The Americans, dies at 82

The singer of Jay and the Americans was known as the voice in 1960s hits including "This Magic Moment" and "Come a Little Bit Closer."
Jay Black, lead singer of the rock group Jay and the Americans, pictured circa 1965, has died at age 82.

Jay Black, lead singer for the 1960s pop group Jay and the Americans, has died at the age of 82. The band announced the singer's death in a statement posted to Facebook on Saturday.

"Today, we mourn the passing The Associated Press that Black, born David Blatt, died on Friday due to complications from pneumonia.

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