Blood Sweat and Tears is an American jazz rock group formed in New York City in 1967, known for blending brass with rock and jazz elements. The band achieved major success with their second album, which topped the US charts for seven weeks and earned a Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970. Their signature hits include And When I Die, You've Made Me So Very Happy, and Spinning Wheel. Renowned for innovative arrangements, Blood Sweat and Tears reinterpreted songs by artists such as Laura Nyro, James Taylor, Carole King, and the Rolling Stones, as well as adapting works by classical and jazz composers like Erik Satie and Thelonious Monk. Inspired by the brass rock sound of groups like the Buckinghams and performers such as Maynard Ferguson, the band influenced and paralleled acts like Chicago. Over the years, Blood Sweat and Tears has seen numerous lineup changes and explored a range of musical styles, making them a distinctive force in American music.