Ray Charles 1930 - 2004

Ray Charles, the innovative singer and pianist whose combinations of blues and gospel pioneered soul music and earned him the nickname "the Genius," has died. He was 73. ( Cnn )

Music legend Ray Charles dies at 73. Grammy-winning R&B star sang hits such as 'Georgia on My Mind'. Despite being blind since age 7, Ray Charles was a gifted pianist and saxophonist and dabbled in country, jazz, big band and blues.
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- Raycharles.com
- Biography of Ray Charles
- American masters: Ray Charles