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Ray Charles

American singer, pianist and songwriter (1930–2004)

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Occupation

Pianist

Born in

Albany

Born

September 23, 1930

Zodiac

Libra

26,925

days lived

73

age at death

Born
September 23, 1930 in 🇺🇸Albany
Died
June 10, 2004 (aged 73)
Zodiac
♎︎Libra·horse 🐎
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Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians, Charles preferred being called "Brother Ray". He lost his vision as a child, possibly due to glaucoma, and consequently wore dark glasses.

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Sun Sign

Libra♎︎

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Moon Sign

Libra♎︎

Dominant Element

Air

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Planetary positions calculated for September 23, 1930

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2004
Day 27,065
Age 74

Ray Charles: Genius of Soul

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96%
Oct 29, 2004

Biographical film 'Ray' released, starring Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles.

Day 26,924
Age 73

Death

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Jun 10, 2004

Ray Charles dies of liver failure at his home in Beverly Hills, California.

2002
Day 26,033
Age 71

Honorary Degree from Dillard University

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Jan 1, 2002

Ray Charles receives an honorary degree from Dillard University.

1993
Day 22,746
Age 62

National Medal of Arts

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Jan 1, 1993

Ray Charles receives the National Medal of Arts.

1986
Day 20,189
Age 55

Kennedy Center Honors

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Jan 1, 1986

Ray Charles receives Kennedy Center Honors.

1981
Day 18,363
Age 50

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Jan 1, 1981

Ray Charles receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1979
Day 17,745
Age 48

Georgia on My Mind becomes state song

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Apr 24, 1979

Ray Charles' version of 'Georgia on My Mind' becomes the official state song.

1960
Day 10,692
Age 29

Battles Heroin Addiction

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Jan 1, 1960

Ray Charles battles and overcomes heroin addiction.

1959
Day 10,327
Age 28

Signs with ABC-Paramount Records

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Jan 1, 1959

Ray Charles signs with ABC-Paramount Records, gaining more artistic control.

1957
Day 9,597
Age 26

The Great Ray Charles

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Jan 1, 1957

Ray Charles releases his album 'The Great Ray Charles'.

1954
Day 8,501
Age 23

First Hit: 'I Got a Woman'

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Jan 1, 1954

Ray Charles achieves his first major hit with 'I Got a Woman'.

1952
Day 7,770
Age 21

Signs with Atlantic Records

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Jan 1, 1952

Ray Charles signs with Atlantic Records.

1948
Day 6,309
Age 17

Moves to Seattle

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Jan 1, 1948
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1935
Day 1,561
Age 4

Witnesses Brother's Death

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Jan 1, 1935

Ray Charles witnesses the accidental drowning death of his younger brother, George.

1934
Day 1,196
Age 3

Begins to Lose Eyesight

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Jan 1, 1934

Ray Charles begins to gradually lose his eyesight.

1930
Day 0
Age 0

Birth

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Sep 23, 1930

Ray Charles (born Ray Charles Robinson) is born in Albany, Georgia.