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Clarence Carter: Hard Work Overcame Blindness Handicap

Richard Green, New Musical Express, 10 October 1970

CLARENCE CARTER was struck by tragedy early on in his life — he lost his sight! He found a compensation of sorts, however, through his music. He became half of the Clarence and Calvin duo. Then fate struck again. Calvin Thomas was seriously injured in a car crash. Clarence was shattered, but he soon became even more determined to make it — as a solo act.

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