Ray Charles

:Disambiguation: For Ray Charles of the Ray Charles Singers, and longtime vocal conductor for Perry Como, see Ray Charles (elder).

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Ray Charles (born Ray Charles Robinson, September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), was a pioneering American pianist and soul singer 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."

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September 23 - 1930 - June 10 - 2004 - Pianist - Soul - Singer - Rhythm and blues - Country music - Pop standard - America the Beautiful - Frank Sinatra

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