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76 Facts About Ray Charles
Ray Charles is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential singers in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius".
Ray Charles pioneered the soul music genre during the 1950s by combining blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel styles into the music he recorded for Atlantic Records.
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Ray Charles contributed to the integration of country music, rhythm and blues, and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, notably with his two Modern Sounds albums.
Ray Charles's 1960 hit "Georgia On My Mind" was the first of his three career No 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
Ray Charles cited Nat King Cole as a primary influence, but his music was influenced by Louis Jordan and Ray Charles Brown.
Hired for a car commercial, he actually drove a car without assistance - in the Death Valley desert.
Ray Charles had a lifelong friendship and occasional partnership with Quincy Jones.