When is Ray Charles's birthday?

Ray Charles's birthday is September 23. He was born on September 23, 1930 in Albany, United States.

How old was Ray Charles when he died?

Ray Charles died on June 10, 2004, aged 73.

Who shares a birthday with Ray Charles?

Famous people who share Ray Charles's September 23 birthday include Kublai Khan, Bruce Springsteen, Jaroslav Seifert, Aldo Moro and Julio Iglesias.

Music · Art · 1930–2004

Ray Charles — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 23 September 1930 · Died: 10 June 2004 · Age: 73

Influential American musician who pioneered the soul music genre

Did you know?Despite being blind, he was an avid chess player and used a specially made board with holes and raised pieces to identify the squares.

Quick facts

Date of birth23 September 1930
Date of death10 June 2004
Age at death73
Cause of deathLiver failure
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceAlbany, United States
Occupationpianist, composer, singer-songwriter

Editor's Take:

Ray Charles took gospel's passion into secular songs. Many people were shocked. The mix became soul music. He lost his sight young and learned music by ear. He refused to stay in one genre. He moved from R&B to country and pop, and audiences followed. He controlled his own master recordings, which was rare for a black artist then. The 2004 film Ray brought his story to a new generation. His influence runs through soul, rock and pop.

Key Milestones

1954: Records I Got a Woman
1959: Records What'd I Say
1960: Georgia on My Mind tops the chart
1962: Releases Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius".

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Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul

American musician, born 1930

Ray Charles was born in Albany on 23 September 1930.

He went blind by age 7.

He mixed gospel with rhythm and blues.

He won 17 Grammys.

Career highlights

1954I Got a Woman: recorded
1959What'd I Say: recorded
1960Georgia: number one
1962Modern Sounds: country album
2004Ray: biopic

Did you know?Georgia on My Mind became Georgia's state song.

Would be: 96
Age at death: 73
Years since death: 22

Family

Spouses: Della Beatrice Howard Robinson, Eileen Williams

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When is Ray Charles's birthday?: Ray Charles's birthday is September 23. He was born on September 23, 1930 in Albany, United States.
How old was Ray Charles when he died?: Ray Charles died on June 10, 2004, aged 73.
Who shares a birthday with Ray Charles?: Famous people who share Ray Charles's September 23 birthday include Kublai Khan, Bruce Springsteen, Jaroslav Seifert, Aldo Moro and Julio Iglesias.

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