Ray Charles

(Ray Charles Robinson)
singer, pianist, composer
Born: 9/23/1930
Birthplace: Albany, Georgia

Grammy Award-winning singer, pianist and composer known for his popular, soul-inflected pop and country music and his lavish stage productions. His recordings include “I Got a Woman” (1955), “What I'd Say” (1959) and “Georgia on My Mind” (1960).

Died: 2004

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