Clarence Carter

Clarence Carter
Carter performing in 1995
Carter performing in 1995
Background information
Birth nameClarence George Carter
Born(1936-01-14)January 14, 1936
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
DiedMay 13, 2026(2026-05-13) (aged 90)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Musician
  • Record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1962–2026
LabelsFairlane Records
Duke Records
Atlantic Records
Fame Records
Ichiban Records

Clarence George Carter (January 14, 1936 – May 13, 2026) was an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. His best known songs were "Slip Away", "Back Door Santa" (both released 1968), "Patches" (1970) and "Strokin'" (1986).

Carter died on May 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia from pneumonia caused by prostate cancer and sepsis at the age of 90.

References

  1. ↑ Ward, Brian (2012). Just My Soul Responding: Rhythm And Blues, Black Consciousness And Race Relations. Taylor & Francis. p. 374. ISBN 978-1857281392.
  2. ↑ ""Patches" and "Strokin'" hitmaker Clarence Carter dies". Soul Tracks. May 14, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ Jon Blistein (May 14, 2026). "Clarence Carter, Singer-Producer Who Scored Hits With 'Patches' and 'Strokin',' Dead at 90". RollingStone.
  4. ↑ "Clarence Carter, US soul star who had hits with Patches and more, dies aged 90". The Guardian. 14 May 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.

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