Funk legend and R&B singer Carl Carlton has died on the age of 72.
On Sunday, Carlton’s son, Carlton Hudgens II, introduced his father’s demise in a Fb submit.
“RIP Dad, Legend Carl Carlton, singer of ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama,’” he wrote alongside a photograph of his father singing on stage. “Long hard fight in life and you will be missed.”
Hudgens additionally shared a photograph of the late musician on his Fb tales, writing, “R.I.P Dad, You can finally rest now. Always love you.”
Carlton’s household has not revealed any particulars on what brought about his demise. TMZ reported that the songwriter skilled a stroke six years in the past.
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The funk group Confunkshun additionally honored Carlton in a Fb submit, writing, “With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of the legendary Carl Carlton. His voice, talent, and contributions to soul and R&B music will forever be a part of our lives and the soundtrack of so many memories.”
The group added, “Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world. Rest in power, Carl. Your legacy lives on [prayer hands emoji].”
Carlton kicked off his music profession within the Nineteen Sixties and later reached the Billboard Sizzling 100 High 10 in 1974 along with his cowl of “Everlasting Love.”
The vocalist is famend for his 1981 hit “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” which scored a Grammy nomination the next yr. Carlton additionally appeared as himself on-screen to carry out his tunes in movies and exhibits like “Friends,” “Miss Congeniality 2,” and “Abbott Elementary.”
