Clarence Carter, Southern Soul Legend, Dies at 90

from AURN News · host Clay Cane

Clarence Carter, the Southern soul singer and guitarist known for hits like “Slip Away,” “Back Door Santa” and “Patches,” has died at 90. Blind from childhood, Carter built a decades-long career that left a lasting mark on Southern soul and rhythm and blues music. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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