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  1. Ray Charles - Wikipedia

    • Ray Charles Robinson (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". Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called "Brother Ray". Charles was blinded during childhood, … 展开

    Early life and education

    Charles was born on September 23, 1930, in Albany, Georgia. He was the son of Bailey Robinson, a laborer, and Aretha (or Reatha) Robinson (née Williams), a laundress, of Greenville, Florida.
    During Aretha's … 展开

    Career

    After leaving school, Charles moved to Jacksonville to live with Charles Wayne Powell, who had been friends with his late mother. He played the piano for bands at the Ritz Theatre in LaVilla for over a year, earning $4 a nig… 展开

    Legacy

    Charles possessed one of the most recognizable voices in American music. In the words of musicologist Henry Pleasants:
    Sinatra, and Bing Crosby before him, had been masters of words. Ray Charles is a master of sound… 展开

    Personal life

    Charles stated in his 1978 autobiography, Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story, that he became hooked on women after losing his virginity at 12 years old to a woman about 20. "Cigarettes and smack [heroin] are the two truly … 展开

    Death

    In 2003, Charles had successful hip replacement surgery and was planning to go back on tour, until he began having other ailments. He died on June 10, 2004, at age 73, of complications resulting from liver failure at … 展开

    Discography

    Charles' discography is highly complex and extensive. AllMusic has listed approximately 60 original albums and more than 200 compilation albums, while music essayist Robert Christgau noted the existence of more. At least 2… 展开

     
  1. Ray Charles discography - Wikipedia

    80 行 · A comprehensive list of albums, singles, and chart performances by …

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  3. Ray Charles | Biography, Music, Songs, Hit The Road …

    6 天之前 · Learn about Ray Charles, the American musician who pioneered soul music and won 13 Grammy Awards. Find out about his life, career, songs, and legacy in this comprehensive article from Britannica.

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  5. Ray Charles - Songs, Movie & Facts - Biography

    2024年7月17日 · Ray Charles was a legendary musician who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s. Often called the "Father of Soul," Charles combined blues, gospel and jazz to create...

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    Learn about the life and legacy of Ray Charles, the legendary musician who pioneered soul music and received countless awards and honors. Explore his discography, foundation, and rendition of "America the Beautiful".

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  10. What'd I Say - Wikipedia

    What'd I Say. from the album Jerry Lee's Greatest! " What'd I Say " (or " What I Say ") is an American rhythm and blues song by Ray Charles, released in 1959. As a single divided into two parts, it was one of the first soul songs.