| Full Name: | Ray Charles |
| Birth Name: | Ray Charles Robinson |
| Famous As: | Soul singer, pianist |
| Date of Birth: | September 23, 1930 |
| Place of Birth: | Albany, Georgia, USA |
| Height: | 5′ 9 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Relationships: | Marge Hendricks, Louise Mitchell, Mae-Mosely Lyles, Sandra Jean Betts, Arlette Kotchounian, Mary Anne den Bok |
| Father: | Bailey Robinson |
| Mother: | Aretha |
| Brother(s): | George |
| Spouse: | Elieen Williams (1951-1952), Della Beatrice Howard (1995-1997) |
| Son(s): | Charles Hendricks, Vincent Kotchounian, David, Ray Charles, Robert, Corey |
| Daughter(s): | Evelyn, Raenee, Sheila, Reatha Butler, Alexandra Bertrand, Robyn Moffet |
| Education: | Attended at St. Augustine School For The Deaf and Blind, St. Augustine, FL. |
| Claim to Fame: | Single I Got a Woman (1954) |
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:40:00 PDT
"Dancing with the Stars" Season 11
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CBS News - Found Sep. 3, 2010 He has sung with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, written songs with Bob Dylan, Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga and penned hits for a diverse range of... |
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:00 PDT
Eric Clapton Hates His Singing
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Spinner.com - Found Aug. 30, 2010 You know, when I watch Ray Charles sing, I think, 'That's it, that's how it's done.' He remembers thousands of songs and he sings them all... |
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:34:00 PDT
Große Soul-Revue mit Sieben Solisten und Zehn Musikern, 9/9-12
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Broadway World - Found 2 hours ago ... er in dieser großen Revue über die unvergessenen Stars des Soul-Sounds natürlich auch den Part von Ray Charles, dem er seit vielen Jahren... USA: Tierschützer wollen Mustang-Jagd per Helikopter stoppen - Spiegel Online Lifestyle handgemacht: Räder für Helden - Spiegel Online Adorf zum 80. Geburtstag: Spiel weiter, Super-Mario - Spiegel Online Forscher helfen Männern: Tipps für den Balztanz - Spiegel Online Explore All |
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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:14:00 PDT
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Reuters India - Found 3 hours ago ... the first to see best actor performances by Jamie Foxx for his portrayal of American musician Ray Charles in "Ray," Forest Whitaker as Ugandan... |
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:49:00 PDT
Q&A with legendary singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester
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SignOn San Diego - Found 4 hours ago A:I remember being in a hamburger joint, somewhere where they had a juke box, and I heard Ray Charles? ?What?d I Say? for the first... |
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:44:00 PDT
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News Sentinel - Found 5 hours ago Tickets cost $18, except for ?Coppelia.? Call 481-0777. Pops Series Ellis Hall, Tribute to Ray Charles, Oct. 2. Ballroom with a Twist, Nov... |
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:11:00 PDT
Quincy Jones: 'I knew how to handle Michael'
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Guardian.co.uk - Found 9 hours ago Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, played trumpet behind Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker, recorded Jacques Brel and arranged Ray Charles. |
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:20:00 PDT
The mix tape, Louisville style [Music]
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Louisville.com - Found 10 hours ago ... the preceding year, it was fair game for "The Summer Tape." That's why Buddy Holly, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and Johnny Cash all found their... |
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:10:00 PDT
A Writer?s Long Journey to Trace the Great Migration
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New York Times - Found 7 hours ago He wound up as personal physician to Ray Charles, who wrote the song ?Hide Nor Hair? about how the doctor stole his woman. |
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:12:00 PDT
A Writers Long Journey to Trace the Great Migration
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New York Times - Found 7 hours ago He wound up as personal physician to Ray Charles, who wrote the song Hide Nor Hair about how the doctor stole his woman. |
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