Rolling Stone

Carl Carlton, ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ Singer, Dead at 72

Carl Carlton, the funk, soul, and R&B singer known for hit songs “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” and “Everlasting Love,” has died. He was 72. Carlton’s son, Carlton Hudgens II, ...
New York Daily News

‘Bad Mama Jama’ and ‘Everlasting Love’ singer Carl Carlton is dead at 73

Funk and soul singer Carl Carlton is dead at 73. The death of the Detroit native known for hit songs including “Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” and “Everlasting Love” was announced by his ...
Los Angeles Times

Carl Carlton, funk singer behind ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama,’ dies at 72

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Carl Carlton, the funk and R&B singer known for upbeat, era-embodying singles like “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a ...
Chattanoogan.com

Harold Dean Pearson

Harold Dean Pearson was born on April 25, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He grew up in East Chattanooga. Everyone called ...
People

Carl Carlton, 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' and 'Everlasting Love' Singer Dead at 72

The singer's son announced on Sunday, Dec. 14 that Carlton had passed away Monica Morgan/WireImage On Sunday, Dec. 14, the family of funk and R&B singer Carl Carlton announced that he had died His son ...
WGN-TV

‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ singer Carl Carlton has died, son says

(NEXSTAR) – Grammy nominated R&B, soul and funk singer Carl Carlton, known for hits including “She’s a Bad Mama Jama” and “Everlasting Love,” has died, his son announced Sunday. Carlton Hudgens II ...
Yahoo

Carl Carlton, 'Everlasting Love' and 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' singer, dies at 72

R&B singer Carl Carlton, best known for singing the hit tracks "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)," has passed away at the age of 72. “RIP Dad, Legend Carl ...
USA Today

Carl Carlton, 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' singer, dies at 72

Carl Carlton, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer best known for his grooving hits "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)," has died. He was 72. Carlton's son, Carlton ...
EURweb

Carl Carlton, Singer of ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ and ‘Everlasting Love,’ Dies at 72 | VIDEOs

Carl Carlton, best known for his timeless hits “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has died at 72. The Detroit-born R&B and funk singer passed away on December 14, 2025, after years of ...
The Grio

‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ singer, Carl Carlton, dies at 73

Carl Carlton, the funk and R&B singer whose music became synonymous with Black joy, swagger, and timeless grooves, has died. He was 73. The news was confirmed on Sunday, Dec. 14, by his son, Carlton ...
American Songwriter

Carl Carlton, Funk and R&B Singer Behind “She’s a Bad Mamma Jama,” Dead at 72

During the 1960s, Carl Carlton sought to capture the spotlight when he walked on stage as Little Carl Carlton. At the time, the singer hoped to gain exposure from the popularity of Stevie Wonder, who ...
syracuse.com

Legendary funk, R&B singer dead at 72: ‘The soundtrack of so many memories’

A legendary funk and R&B singer is dead at age 72. Carl Carlton, the voice of 1970s and ‘80s hits like “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” died Sunday, according to his son. A cause of ...