Ray Charles: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | the Genius • Ray Charles Robinson |
|---|---|
| Born | September 23, 1930 • Albany • Georgia |
| Died | June 10, 2004 (aged 73) • Beverly Hills • California |
| Awards And Honors | Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1990) • Kennedy Center Honors (1986) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1986) • Grammy Award (1975) • Grammy Award (1966) • Grammy Award (1963) • Grammy Award (1962) • Grammy Award (1961) • Grammy Award (1960) |
| Movement / Style | big-band jazz |
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