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WEBRay Charles Robinson Sr. (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius".
Ray Charles - Songs, Movie & Facts - Biography
WEBApr 3, 2014 · Best Known For: Ray Charles was a pioneer of soul music, integrating R&B;, gospel, pop and country to create hits like "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind."...
Ray Charles | Biography, Songs, & Facts | Britannica
WEBRay Charles, American pianist, singer, composer, and bandleader who was credited with the early development of soul music and was billed as ‘the Genius.’. His best-known songs included ‘I’ve Got a Woman,’ ‘What’d I Say,’ ‘Georgia on My Mind,’ ‘Hit the Road, Jack,’ ‘Busted,’ and ‘America the Beautiful.’.
Ray Charles | About Ray Charles | American Masters | PBS
WEBMay 17, 2006 · Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul. They call him the “genius” and they call him the “father of soul.”. With perfect pitch and an expressive voice, he combines worlds as diverse as jazz ...
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WEBRay Charles was a legendary musician often called the Genius, who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s. This is the official Ray Charles website with information on his career, discography, and licensing.
Ray Charles - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
WEBAlbany, Georgia. Widely recognized as the “Genius of Soul,” Ray Charles also occupies a powerful place in country music history. He brought increased attention and respect to country music with the 1962 release of his album Modern Sounds in …
Ray Charles Dies at Age 73 : NPR
WEBJun 11, 2004 · American musical icon Ray Charles died Thursday of complications from liver disease at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 73. Known as "The Genius" since the early 1950s, Charles started...
Ray Charles, Musician Who Defied Easy Definition, Dies at 73
WEBJun 10, 2004 · Ray Charles, Musician Who Defied Easy Definition, Dies at 73. By The Associated Press. June 10, 2004. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Ray Charles, the Grammy-winning crooner who blended gospel and blues ...
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WEBRay Charles was a legendary musician often called the Genius, who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s. This is the official Ray Charles website with information on his career, discography, and licensing.
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WEBBorn Ray Charles Robinson on Sept. 23, 1930, in Albany, Georgia. Died June 10, 2004, in Beverly Hills, California. Ray Charles' 1960 hit "Georgia On My Mind" was the first of his three career No. 1 hits. His 1962 album, Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music, became his first album to top the Billboard 200.
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