Full Name: Ray Charles Robinson
Profession: Musician
Biography: Known professionally as Ray Charles, he helped pioneer soul music with hits such as "Hit the Road, Jack", "Georgia on My Mind" and "I Can't Stop Loving You".
Ray started to lose his sight at the age of four or five, and was completely blind by the age of seven, apparently resulting from glaucoma.
Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called "Brother Ray" but was often referred to as "The Genius".
Born: September 23, 1930
Birthplace: Albany, Georgia, USA
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Died: June 10, 2004 (aged 73)
Cause of Death: Liver disease
Career Highlights
Personal Life
- 1951-07-31 American musician Ray Charles (20) weds Eileen Williams in Georgia; divorce in 1952
- 1955-04-05 American musician Ray Charles (24) weds Della Beatrice Howard
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