Soul Singer Clarence Carter Dies at 90
Clarence Carter, the legendary blind soul singer known for hits like 'Patches' and 'Strokin',' has passed away at the age of 90. His career spanned decades, leaving a significant mark on soul music.
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Clarence Carter, US soul star who had hits with Patches and more, dies aged 90
Singer-songwriter, and former husband of Candi Staton, was blind from birth and had further hits including Slip Away and Back Door Santa Clarence Carter, the US soul singer who had numerous hits including the transatlantic 1970 smash Patches, has died aged 90. His management company confirmed his death to the Guardian, saying he died on Wednesday following complications with pneumonia. Continue reading...
By Ben Beaumont-Thomas
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Clarence Carter, the blind Southern soul star who scored two Top 10 hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s with “Slip Away” and “Patches,” died today, May 14, following diagnosis of Stage 4 prostate cancer and a battle with pneumonia and sepsis. He was 90. His death was first reported by Rolling Stone, with […]
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By Jon Blistein
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Carter was a self-taught guitarist who was born blind in Montgomery, Alabama.
By Katie Atkinson
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Clarence Carter -- the legendary blind soul singer behind countless R&B classics -- has died at 90. Rodney Hall, president of FAME Studios in Alabama, confirmed the news to Rolling Stone ... after Hall spoke with the family of singer Candi…
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