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Ray 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".
May 31, 2024 · Ray Charles (born September 23, 1930, Albany, Georgia, U.S.—died June 10, 2004, Beverly Hills, California) was an American pianist, singer, composer, and bandleader, a leading entertainer billed as “the Genius.”
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Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about the life and legacy of Ray Charles, the "Father of Soul" who blended R&B, gospel, pop and country to create hits like "Unchain My Heart" and "Georgia on My Mind." Find out how he overcame blindness, addiction and racism to become a musical icon and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
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Ray Charles first appeared on a Billboard chart in 1949, when — as part of the Maxin Trio with G.D. McKee and Milton Garred — he charted his first single with "Confession Blues." It reached No. 2 on the R&B chart, then called the Most-Played Juke Box Race Records.
YearSingleboth Sides From Same Album Except ...Peak Positions(us[3])Peak Positions(us R&b[3])1960"My Baby! (I Love Her, Yes I Do)"b/w "Who ...——1960"Sticks and Stones"b/w "Worried Life ...4021960"Georgia on My Mind"b/w "Carry Me Back to ...1319602810Ray Charles uniquely succeeded in recording and blending virtually every genre of music including soul, R&B, jazz, blue country, rock and pop in unique and unprecedented ways.
Ray Charles ® was a legendary musician often called the “Genius”, who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s. Charles combined blues, gospel, R&B, rock, country music and jazz to create groundbreaking hits such as “Unchain My Heart,” “I’ve Got A Woman” and “What I’d Say.”
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