Carlton was known as “Little Carl” in the mid-1960s when he began his career. He released hits Don’t You Need a Boy Like Me ...

Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.'s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics Green Onions, (Sittin ...

The guitarist, songwriter and record producer was not known for flashy playing, but his spare, catchy licks and solid rhythm chops helped define Memphis soul music. At a time when ...

As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force in R&B in the 1960s and ’70s.

The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend’s name has joined the list of those lost in ...

Carl Carlton, an R&B singer best known for his hits "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked ...

Funk and R&B legend Carl Carlton, best known for “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has passed away at 73. Explore his music legacy and ...

Grammy nominee Carl Carlton, who is best known for his chart-topping tracks such as She's a Bad Mamma Jama and Everlasting ...

The guitar great’s name was immortalized in the 1967 smash “Soul Man,” and he appeared in the 1980 film “The Blues Brothers” with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.