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1930 – 2004Ray Charles (1930-2004)Died 10 June 2004, aged 73Ray Charles was a pioneering American musician who fused gospel, blues, and jazz to help create soul music. Hits like "Georgia on My Mind" and "Hit the Road Jack" made him one of the most influential performers of the 20th century.
1930Ray Charles born in Albany, GeorgiaRay Charles RobinsonGrows up poor in Greenville, Florida.