Clutch Carruthers (real name John Paul Carruthers) was vocalist in British NWOBHM band Tysondog. He fronted band starting in 1983, to their split up in 1987, and then once again once the band reformed in 2010 up until his departure in 2017.

The band comments: ''Absolutely devastating news our great friend, and former lead vocalist John Paul Carruthers (CLUTCH) passed away yesterday.. our sincere condolences to his wife Lyn, children Max & Josie. His mother Jean and sister Lisa and all his family... hasn’t quite sunk in yet… See you on the other side kidda… Clutch… the voice of Tysondog…"

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Band profile:	Tysondog