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Ray Charles

American Singer-songwriter and Musician
Date of Birth : 23 Sep, 1930
Date of Death : 10 Jun, 2004
Place of Birth : Albany, Georgia, United States
Profession : Actor, Songwriter
Nationality : American
Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, musician and composer. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called "Brother Ray". Charles was blinded during childhood, possibly due to glaucoma

Early life and education

Charles was born on September 23, 1930, in Albany, Georgia. He was the son of Bailey Robinson, a laborer, and Aretha (or Reatha) Robinson (née Williams), a laundress, of Greenville, Florida.

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