Ray Charles Robinson Sr. was an American singer, also composer, and a pianist, he was born on September 23, 1930. Charles lost his sight as a toddler, from glaucoma, and he was called “The Genius,” and he is known as one of the most recognizable and influential vocalists in history. He love been called “Brother Ray” by his friends and other musicians.
Charles created the first soul music in the 1950s by fusing gospel, rhythm and blues, jazz and blues, into the songs he recorded for Atlantic Records. He helped to integrate pop music, country music, and rhythm and blues during the 1960s, with his ABC Records crossover success, particularly with his two Modern Sounds albums. Charles was one of the first black performers to receive artistic autonomy from a major record label, while he was with ABC, making him a pioneer in the music industry.
Ray Charles’s Net Worth At Death
Ray Charles’s net worth at the time of his death is $75 million.
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