“Ray Charles was a man we particularly admired ... By the time he was 15 his parents were dead and Charles had graduated from St. Augustine. He wound up playing gigs in black dance halls ...

Ray Charles Robinson, Jr. describes his childhood as a Norman Rockwell painting ... Often, when we’re children, we vow never to make the mistakes our parents made, but then find ourselves ...

In hopes of creating other events to tell his father’s story, Ray Charles, Jr. talked to Zenger about this monumental occasion. Zenger: Some legends aren’t celebrated until they are gone.

His distinctive voice earned him numerous accolades, including 17 Grammy Awards. Far surpass Ray Charles music success he too was somewhat of an complex individual having navigated tons of life ...

As her father sought a better job, the family moved to Detroit, where she was encouraged by her musically inclined parents ... with Ray Charles and took over as the lead singer for his backing ...

Ray Charles' Ray-Bans, his celebrity trademark, are held in the collections of the National Museum of American History. NMAH/SI Ray Charles, who died at age 73 on June 10, 2004, lives on in ...

From blues to jazz, through rock 'n' roll and gospel, Ray Charles was a master of many styles. His intense renditions of classic songs earned him the nickname The Genius. Charles worked hard and ...