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Jun 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 ...
Ray 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.
Born 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.
