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Beverly Hills, California, United States
| Instrument = Singing, piano, alto saxophone
| Genre = R&B, soul, blues, pop, country, jazz, gospel, piano blues, country blues, country soul, soul blues
| Occupation = Singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, bandleader
| Years_active = 1947–2004
| Label = Atlantic, ABC, Warner Bros. Records
| Associated_acts = The Raelettes, Quincy Jones, Betty Carter
| URL = [http://www.raycharles.com/ www.raycharles.com]
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Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), known by his stage name Ray Charles, was a pioneering American pianist and musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. He brought a soulful sound to country music, pop standards, and a rendition of "America the Beautiful" that Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes called the "definitive version of the song, an American anthem — a classic, just as the man who sung it."
Frank Sinatra called him "the only true genius in the business." And in 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked [http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939211/10_ray_charles/ Ray Charles] #10 on their list of [http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939214/the_immortals_the_first_fifty/ The Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time].
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), known by his stage name Ray Charles, was a pioneering American pianist and musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. He brought a soulful sound to country music, pop standards, and a rendition of "America the Beautiful" that Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes called the "definitive version of the song, an American anthem — a classic, just as the man who sung it."
Frank Sinatra called him "the only true genius in the business." And in 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked [http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939211/10_ray_charles/ Ray Charles] #10 on their list of [http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939214/the_immortals_the_first_fifty/ The Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time].
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