Ray Charles
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Ray Charles
Summary
Ray Charles is a human[1]. Born in Albany[2], he… he was born on September 23, 1930[3]. He died in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on June 10, 2004[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], composer[7], singer-songwriter[8], singer[9], and jazz musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154,315 views/month, #1,052 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ray Charles's place of birth was Albany[2].
- Ray Charles passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
- Ray Charles was born on September 23, 1930[3].
- Ray Charles died on June 10, 2004[5].
- Burial took place at Inglewood Park Cemetery[12].
- Ray Charles was married to Della Beatrice Howard Robinson[13].
- Ray Charles was married to Eileen Williams[14].
- Ray Charles held citizenship in United States[15].
- English was Ray Charles's native language[16].
- Ray Charles is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17].
- Ray Charles's professions included pianist[6].
- Ray Charles's professions included composer[7].
- Ray Charles worked as a singer-songwriter[8].
- Ray Charles's professions included singer[9].
- Ray Charles worked as a jazz musician[10].
- Ray Charles worked as a vocalist[18].
- Ray Charles's education included a stint at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind[19].
- Ray Charles received the Polar Music Prize[20].
- Ray Charles received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[21].
- Ray Charles received the Library of Congress Living Legend[22].
- Ray Charles received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[23].
- Ray Charles received the Florida Artists Hall of Fame[24].
- Ray Charles received the Kennedy Center Honors[25].
- Ray Charles was a member of Ray Charles and His Orchestra[26].
- Ray Charles is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Albany[2], Ray Charles… he was born on September 23, 1930[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Ray Charles was educated at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[6], composer[7], singer-songwriter[8], singer[9], jazz musician[10], and vocalist[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Polar Music Prize[20], a music award[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1989[30]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[21], a lifetime achievement award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1962[33]; Library of Congress Living Legend[22], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 2000[36]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[23], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Florida Artists Hall of Fame[24], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1987[41]; and Kennedy Center Honors[25], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1978[44].
Personal Life
Spouses include Della Beatrice Howard Robinson[13] and Eileen Williams[14], an aesthetician[45], 1922–1971[46], of United States[47]. Ray Charles was affiliated with the Republican Party[48].
Death and Burial
Ray Charles died on June 10, 2004[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was liver failure[49]. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Ray Charles ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154,315 views/month, #1,052 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Stevie Wonder[52], a singer-songwriter[53], b. 1950[54], of United States[55], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[56]; Michael Bolton[57], a film producer[58], b. 1953[59], of United States[60], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[61]; Randy Newman[62], a singer-songwriter[63], b. 1943[64], of United States[65], awarded the Annie Award[66], specialised in film score[67]; Billy Preston[68], a singer[69], 1946–2006[70], of United States[71], awarded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[72]; Dalto[73], a singer[74], b. 1949[75], of Brazil[76]; and Srbuk[77], a singer[78], b. 1994[79], of Armenia[80].
FAQs
Where was Ray Charles born?
Born in Albany[2], Ray Charles…
Where did Ray Charles die?
Ray Charles died in Beverly Hills[4].
Who was Ray Charles married to?
Ray Charles's spouses include Della Beatrice Howard Robinson[13] and Eileen Williams[14].
What did Ray Charles do for work?
Ray Charles worked as pianist[6], composer[7], singer-songwriter[8], singer[9], and jazz musician[10].
Where did Ray Charles go to school?
Ray Charles was educated at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind[19].
What awards did Ray Charles receive?
Honors received include Polar Music Prize[20], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[21], Library of Congress Living Legend[22], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[23].
Who did Ray Charles influence?
Ray Charles has been cited as an influence by Stevie Wonder[52], Michael Bolton[57], Randy Newman[62], and Billy Preston[68].