While with ABC, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company.
| Birth name | Ray Charles Robinson |
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| Born | September 23, 1930 Albany, Georgia, United States |
| Died | June 10, 2004 (aged 73) Beverly Hills, California, United States |
| Genres | Jump blues, rhythm and blues, piano blues, soul, blues, soul blues, rock and roll, jazz, vocal jazz, country, pop, gospel, traditional pop |
| Occupations | Musician, singer-songwriter, composer, arranger |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboards, alto saxophone, trombone |
| Labels | Atlantic, ABC, Warner Bros., Swing Time, Concord, Columbia, Flashback |
| Website | www.raycharles.com |
Ray Charles complete guide book 
Discography | Studio albums | Compilation albums | Singles | Songs | Tours | Videography | Filmography | Television
