Ray Charles

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Ray Charles, born Ray Charles Robinson (Septmeber 23, 1930 - June 10, 2004), was a modern American singer and pianist influential in the genres of rhythm and blues, soul, pop, blues, country, jazz, and gospel. Blind since the age of seven (he began to go blind from the age of six), it is suspected he suffered from an early attack of glaucoma. He is known for hits such as What'd I Say?, I Can't Stop Loving You, Hit the Road Jack, Georgia on My Mind, Busted, You Are My Sunshine, I Got A Woman, as well as his version of America the Beautiful. He was the winner of twenty Grammy Awards, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Jazz Hall of Fame.

He was actively involved in the 2004 movie Ray, a film about his early life and career. The movie won 2 Oscars, including one for Best Actor for Jaime Foxx's portrayal of Ray.