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American recording artist; musician, singer, songwriter
A brilliant, towering musical figure who through his singing and piano playing helped invent soul and R&B music.
| Born | September 23, 1930 |
| Hometown | Albany, Georgia, United States of America |
| Net worth | $75 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Della Beatrice Howard (m 1955 - 1977) , Eileen Williams (m 1951 - 1952) |
| Children | Robert Robinson , Ray Charles Robinson Jr. , Reatha Butler , Charles Wayne Hendricks , David Robinson , Sheila Raye Charles , Vincent Kotchounian , Ryan Corey Robinson , Raenee Robinson , Robyn Moffett , Alexandra Bertrand , Evelyn Robinson |
| Parents | Aretha Robinson , Bailey Robinson |
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Ray Charles' 'lost' concert makes way to digital platforms
- One night in Stockholm half a century ago, Ray Charles delivered a blood-pumping, soul-shaking concert that was almost lost to history
MOVIES & TV SHOWS
A Song for You: The Austin City Limits Story
1h 37min
2016
Piano Blues
2012
Ray Charles: Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival
2012
Ray Charles Live in France 1961
2011
Ray Charles Live at Montreux 1997
1h
2008
The Blues
2003
Blue's Big Musical Movie
1h 18min
2000
Barbra Streisand...and Other Musical Instruments
1973
Ballad in Blue
1h 29min
1966
Albums
True Genius
2021
Singles 1950-1953
2021
Complete 1961 Paris Recordings
2019
Greatest Hits [Del Ray]
2018
Ray Charles [Wax Love]
2017
Yes Indeed!/What'd I Say
2017
Genius, Vol. 2
2017
Genius, Vol. 4
2017
Genius, Vol. 1
2017
Genius, Vol. 3
2017
Introduction to Ray Charles
2017
Rough Guide to Ray Charles
2017
Four Classic Albums
2017
Live at Newport 1960
2016
Atlantic Years: In Mono
2016
Classic Years [2016]
2016
Blues Before Sunrise [Pepper Cake]
2016
Classic Years: 23 All-Time Classics [Play 24-7]
2014
Blues
2014
Ray Charles Juke Box Hits
2014
In the 1950s
2014
Live at Newport ‘58
2014
King of Cool: The Genius of Ray Charles
2014
Jazz Biography
2014