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American singer and pianist (1930–2004)
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 |
Top Stories
Mable John obituary
- First female singer signed to Motown whose later hit for Stax, Your Good Thing, became a classic of deep soul
MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Ray Charles Live at Montreux 1997
1h
2008
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
The Blues
2003
Barbra Streisand...and Other Musical Instruments
1973
Ballad in Blue
1h 28min
1966
Albums
Ray Charles In Concert
2003
Berlin, 1962
1996
My World
1993
Spirit of Christmas
1985
Friendship
1984
Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?
1984
Early Years [King]
1978
True to Life
1977
Ray Charles Live [Atlantic]
1973
Through the Eyes of Love
1972
Message from the People
1972
Volcanic Action of My Soul
1971
My Kind of Jazz
1970
I'm All Yours-Baby!
1969
Portrait of Ray
1968
Ray Charles Invites You to Listen
1967
Ray's Moods
1966
Crying Time
1966
Live in Concert
1965
Ray Charles Story, Vol. 4
1964