Clarence Carter is gone. A lot can and has been written about his accomplishments and his impact. But I want to say something about the spirit of the man.
And mostly, I’m going to just let him say it.
In 2003, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame held its awards and induction ceremony in Mobile. Carter was among the inductees and the performers. Before the event, Carter said he thought his most notorious song might be too much for this black-tie affair. But when he took the stage, he left no doubt about what was going to happen…