
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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