Blind from birth, the Alabama songwriter and vocalist left an imprint on R&B with hits that moved from barroom seduction to social realism. His music appeared in film soundtracks and hip-hop samples for decades.
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Blind from birth, the Alabama songwriter and vocalist left an imprint on R&B with hits that moved from barroom seduction to social realism. His music appeared in film soundtracks and hip-hop samples for decades.
From Clarence Carter to Björk, the Grammy winner’s playlist tells a story of New Orleans roots, family sermons, and an almost spiritual resistance to musical snobbery.
