On this day, June 10: The music world is losing Ray Charles

Exactly 20 years ago, on June 10, 2004, the music world lost one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century, Ray Charles. Ray Charles, also known as “The King of Soul”, left an indelible mark on the world music scene with his unique voice, talent on the piano and his ability to combine various musical genres such as blues, gospel, jazz and country. Born on September 23, 1930 in Georgia, Ray Charles faced many hardships from an early age. He lost his sight at the age of 7 due to glaucoma, but that didn’t stop him from following his passion for music. She learned to play the piano and violin at an early age, and soon began singing and performing at local churches and events. In the 1950s, his career took off when he signed a contract with Atlantic Records. With hits like ‘I Got a Woman’, ‘What’d I Say’ and ‘Hit the […]
Source: News Beast

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