Clarence Carter, the legendary blind soul singer known for a string of classic R&B hits, has died at the age of 90.
The news was confirmed by Rodney Hall, president of FAME Studios in Alabama, after speaking with the family of Carter’s ex-wife, Candi Staton.
According to reports, Carter had recently been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer and was also battling pneumonia and sepsis.
Over a career that lasted more than six decades, Carter became famous for his powerful baritone voice and memorable soul hits throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Some of his best-known songs included Strokin’, Slip Away, Too Weak to Fight and Patches.
“Patches” earned Carter a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Song in 1971 and became one of the defining tracks of his career.
Carter remained a respected figure in soul and R&B music for generations, leaving behind a lasting influence on the genre.
Rest in peace.