Ray Charles was the stage name of Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930–June 10, 2004). He was a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who helped shape the sound of rhythm and blues and brought a soulful sound to everything from country music to pop standards to a now-iconic rendition of "America the Beautiful." Frank Sinatra called him "the only genius in the business."Biography
Early years
Ray Charles Robinson was born in Albany, Georgia.
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