Clarence Carter, blues-soul legend famed for “Slip Away” and “Back Door Santa,” has died at 90, leaving a storied career as a fiery singer and producer.
US soul singer Clarence Carter has died at 90. Born blind in Montgomery, Alabama, he scored major hits such as Patches (1970) and Slip Away, and worked at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals. His death has been confirmed by his management and reflects a career spanning gospel-tinged blues to risqué anthems.