Clarence Carter

Rest in Peace Clarence Carter.
Passed away on 13th May, 2026 aged 90.

Clarence Carter dating history

Relationships

Clarence Carter was previously married to Candi Staton (1970 - 1973).

About

American Singer Clarence Carter was born Clarence George Carter on 14th January, 1936 in Montgomery, Alabama, USA and passed away on 13th May 2026 Atlanta, Georgia, USA aged 90. He is most remembered for his distinctive voice, soulful grooves, and hits like "Patches," "Slip Away," "Too Weak to Fight," and "Strokin'," blending raw emotion with earthy humor, often recorded at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Born blind, he's celebrated for his unique country-tinged soul and enduring career spanning decades, from the 60s R&B charts to his later novelty hits. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Clarence Carter is a member of the following lists: American singer-songwriters, Atlantic Records artists and 1936 births.

Relationship Statistics

Type	Total	Longest	Average	Shortest
Married	1	5 years	-	-
Total	1	5 years	-	-

Details

First Name	Clarence
Middle Name	George
Last Name	Carter
Full Name at Birth	Clarence George Carter
Birthday	14th January, 1936
Birthplace	Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Died	13th May, 2026
Place of Death	Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Cause of Death	Sepsis and pneumonia stemming from a recent stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis
Build	Average
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Sexuality	Straight
Religion	Christian
Ethnicity	Black
Nationality	American
High School	Alabama School for the Blind
University	Alabama State University
Occupation Text	Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record producer
Occupation	Singer
Claim to Fame	his distinctive voice, soulful grooves, and hits like "Patches," "Slip Away," "Too Weak to Fight," and "Strokin'," blending raw emotion with earthy humor, often recorded at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Born blind, he's celebrated for his unique country-tinged soul and enduring career spanning decades, from the 60s R&B charts to his later novelty hits
Music Genre (Text)	Soul, Southern soul, R&B
Music Genre	R&B
Year(s) Active	1962–present, 1962–2026
Music Style	Soul
Music Mood	Earnest
Instrument	Guitar
Instrument (text)	Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards
Record Label	Fairlane Records, Duke Records, Atlantic Records, Fame Records, Ichiban Records
Associated Acts	Clarence and Calvin, CL Boys

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

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