Ray charles biography children video
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Ray Charles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ray Charles | |
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Ray Charles at his last concert | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ray Charles Robinson |
| Born | (1930-09-23)September 23, 1930 Albany, Georgia, United States |
| Origin | Greenville, Florida, United States |
| Died | June 10, 2004(2004-06-10) (aged 73) Beverly Hills, California, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, blues, jazz, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Singing, piano, alto saxophone |
| Years active | 1947–2004 |
| Labels | Atlantic, ABC, Warner Bros.
Records |
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist and is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential singers in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius".
He liked when friends and fellow musicians called him "Brother Ray". Charles was blinded during childhood, possibly due to glaucoma.
Charles pioneered the soul musi