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About Ray Charles
Ray Charles was an American singer, pianist and songwriter. He recorded more than 50 studio albums.
His Highlights/Legacy
His nickname was "The Genius". He combined r'n'b, soul, jazz, blues, gospel and pop elements in his music. Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones and Billy Joel have been among his biggest fans. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at No 2 on their list with the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time", as well as at No 10 on their list with the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".
His Awards
He won 11 Grammy Awards in his career and he was nominated for 5 Emmy Awards.
His Personal Life
He became completely blind by the age of 7 as a result of glaucoma. He was married twice and had 12 children with 10 different women. He suffered for many years from drug abuse.
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F.A.Q. about Ray Charles
When is his birthday?
Ray Charles' birthday is on September 23, 1930.
In how many days is his birthday?
Ray's birthday is in 180 days
How old was Ray when he died?
He was 73 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 10, 2004.
How old would he be today?
Ray Charles would be 93 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Ray from?
He was born in Albany, Georgia, U.S..