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Clarence Carter
January 1, 1936 - May 13, 2026 (Age 90)
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Clarence George Carter (January 14, 1936 – May 13, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.
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Clarence George Carter (January 14, 1936 – May 13, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Clarence Carter died on May 13, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.
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- May 13, 2026
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- 1936Clarence George Carter was an American singer
Clarence George Carter (January 14, 1936 – May 13, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.
- 1962After the 1962 release of "I Don't Know "
After the 1962 release of "I Don't Know (School Girl)", the pair joined Duke Records, renamed themselves the C & C Boys and released four singles for the label, though none were commercially successful.
- 1965In 1965, the duo recorded "Step by Step" at Rick Hall's FAME Studio...
In 1965, the duo recorded "Step by Step" at Rick Hall's FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals; it was released on the Atlantic Records' subsidiary Atco label, but it also failed to chart.
- 1966The duo performed regularly in clubs in Birmingham
The duo performed regularly in clubs in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1966.
- 1968His most successful songs include "Slip Away"
His most successful songs include "Slip Away", "Back Door Santa" (both released 1968), "Patches" (1970), and "Strokin'" (1986).
- May 13, 2026Died
Clarence Carter died at age 90.
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