Despite his passing 21 years ago, the legacy of Ray Charles lives on as his hometown celebrates what would have been his 95th ...

Charles is one of the most iconic musicians to ever live. His personal life was a bit more complicated to sort out. According to Rare, Charles had 12 children with 10 different women. He married twice ...

The music world lost an icon when Ray Charles passed away on June 10, 2004, at the age of 73. At the time, Charles had established himself as a legend with hits like “Hit the Road Jack,” “Unchain My ...

In the end, to say goodbye, they brought soulman Ray Charles to a place he knew well -- the spot right between the pulpit and the people. On Friday at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church, the ...

LOS ANGELES, June 18 -- The only thing bad about the funeral for Ray Charles was that he died. The ceremony here Friday morning at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church was beautiful, the ...

Los Angeles Times Sunday October 29, 2006 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 0 inches; 29 words Type of Material: Correction ‘Genius’ Grammys: A review of “Ray Sings/Basie Swings” in ...

GREENVILLE, Fla. (WCTV) - In the heart of Madison County sits a small wooden home with a big history. It’s where Ray Charles — one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century — grew up long before ...