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 has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[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].
• A notable work attributed to Ray Charles is Georgia on My Mind / Carry Me Back to Old Virginny^[20].
• Ray Charles received the Polar Music Prize^[21].
• Ray Charles received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[22].
• Ray Charles received the Library of Congress Living Legend^[23].
• Ray Charles received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[24].
• Ray Charles received the Florida Artists Hall of Fame^[25].
• Ray Charles received the Kennedy Center Honors^[26].
• Ray Charles was a member of Ray Charles and His Orchestra^[27].

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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].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ray Charles is Georgia on My Mind / Carry Me Back to Old Virginny^[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Polar Music Prize^[21], a music award^[28], in Sweden^[29], founded in 1989^[30]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[22], a lifetime achievement award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1962^[33]; Library of Congress Living Legend^[23], an award^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 2000^[36]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[24], a grade of an order^[37], in France^[38]; Florida Artists Hall of Fame^[25], an award^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1987^[41]; and Kennedy Center Honors^[26], 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]. Burial took place at Inglewood Park Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Ray Charles has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

He has been cited as an influence by Stevie Wonder^[51], a singer-songwriter^[52], b. 1950^[53], of United States^[54], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[55]; Dalto^[56], a singer^[57], b. 1949^[58], of Brazil^[59]; Randy Newman^[60], a singer-songwriter^[61], b. 1943^[62], of United States^[63], awarded the Annie Award^[64], specialised in film score^[65]; Billy Preston^[66], a singer^[67], 1946–2006^[68], of United States^[69], awarded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[70]; Michael Bolton^[71], a film producer^[72], b. 1953^[73], of United States^[74], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor^[75]; and Srbuk^[76], a singer^[77], b. 1994^[78], of Armenia^[79].

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^[21], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[22], Library of Congress Living Legend^[23], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[24].

Who did Ray Charles influence?

Ray Charles has been cited as an influence by Stevie Wonder^[51], Dalto^[56], Randy Newman^[60], and Billy Preston^[66].