Ray Charles

1949USASoul/R&B

CountryUSA

Active Since1949

GenreSoul/R&B

About Ray Charles

The Genius. Blended gospel and R&B to create soul music. Over 60 million records. Hit the Road Jack and Georgia on My Mind are standards. Blind from age 7. Won 17 Grammy Awards. Jamie Foxx won an Oscar portraying him.

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