Charlie Whitehead was an American soul and R&B singer active from the 1960s to the 1980s. His emotive vocal style and powerful stage presence were hallmarks of his performances. He collaborated extensively with singer-songwriter Jerry Williams Jr., also known as Swamp Dogg, resulting in several noteworthy albums such as "Raw Spitt" in 1970. Despite his limited commercial success, Whitehead made significant contributions to the soul and R&B genres during his career.