Ray Charles Biography
Ray Charles is best known as Singer, Songwriter and Musician. who has an estimated Net Worth of $75 Million. The Godfather of Soul Music who pioneered R&B and popular music with hits such as “Hit the Road Jack” and “Crying Time.” He earned 17 Grammy Awards over the course of his long, successful career. He was born on September 23,1930, Albany, GA. After releasing the hit single “Georgia on My Mind,” he cancelled a concert when he found out that the audience would be segregated. He was sued for breach of contract and fined $757. He went blind due to glaucoma when he was seven and started contemplating the world in terms of sounds. When he was fifteen, he left school and started playing piano for bands in Jacksonville, Florida. Frank Sinatra once called Ray Charles “the only true genius in show business.” He married Eileen Williams on July 31, 1951 and, after their divorce in 1952, he married Della Beatrice Howard on April 5, 1955. He had a daughter named Alicia with an unknown woman. He had another daughter named Alexandra with Chantal Bertrand and a third child named Vincent with Arlette Kotchounian. His zodiac sign is Libra
Ray Charles Bio, Wiki
| First Name | Ray |
| Middle Name | Charles |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Full Name at Birth | Ray Charles Robinson |
| Alternative Name | The Genius of Soul, Brother Ray, The High Priest, Ray Charles |
| Age | 73 (age at death) years |
| Birthday | 23rd September, 1930 |
| Birthplace | Albany, Georgia, United States |
| Died | 10th June, 2004 |
| Place of Death | Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Cause of Death | Acute Liver Failure |
| Buried | Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA |
| Height | 5' 9″ (175 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown – Dark |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Distinctive Feature | Dark Shades. |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, St. Augustine, Florida, United States |
| Occupation Text | Singer, Songwriter and Musician. |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Claim to Fame | “Hit The Road Jack” (1961). |
| Music Genre (Text) | Rhythm and blues, Soul, Blues, Jump Blues, Piano Blues, Soul Blues, Gospel, Country, Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Pop, Rock And Roll, R&B |
| Music Genre | R&B, Pop/Rock, Blues, Jazz |
| Year(s) Active | 1947–2004, 1947–2001, 1946–2004 |
| Music Style | Soul, Early R&B, Piano Blues, Country Soul, Pop-Soul, Early Pop/Rock, Jazz Blues, Urban Blues, AM Pop |
| Music Mood | Confident, Earthy, Energetic, Gritty, Party/Celebratory, Rambunctious, Rousing, Bittersweet, Bravado, Dramatic, Exuberant, Freewheeling, Organic, Passionate, Plaintive, Playful, Poignant, Swaggering, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earnest |
| Instrument | Leader, Piano, Vocals, Keyboards |
| Instrument (text) | Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Alto Saxophone, Trombone, saxophone |
| Record Label | Atlantic, ABC, Warner Bros., Swing Time, Concord, Columbia, Flashback |
| Associated Acts | The Raelettes, USA for Africa, Billy Joel, Gladys Knight |
| Brand Endorsement | (1976) Print ads: Craig Powerplay Car Stereo systems, (1985-86) Print ads: Pioneer's LaserDisc video system, (early 1990s) TV commercial (Japan only): Honda autos, (1988-89) TV commercials (voiceovers, w/The Temptations): California Raisins, (early 1990s) TV commercial: Diet Pepsi, (2003) TV commercial: Georgia state lottery, (2002) Radio commercial: for milk ad campaign, singing and piano playing |
| Official Websites | www.raycharles.com/, http://www.raycharles.com, http://raycharles.com |
| Mother | Aretha Robinson |
| Brother | George Robinson |
| Family Member | Ray Charles Robinson Jr. (Son) |
| Friend | Quincy Jones |
Ray Charles Dating, Wife, Girlfriends and Relationships
Rest in peace.- Mary Ann Fisher (Singer) and Ray Charles dated from June, 1955 to October, 1958.
- Ray Charles and Della Beatrice Howard are divorced after a marriage of 21 years.
- Ray Charles and Eileen Williams are divorced after a marriage of 5 months.
- Louise Flowers and Ray Charles dated from 1949 to 1950.
- Mae Mosley Lyles and Ray Charles had a relationship.
- Sandra Jean Betts and Ray Charles had a relationship.
- Arlette Kotchounian and Ray Charles had a relationship.
- Chantelle Bertrand and Ray Charles had a relationship.
- Mary Anne den Bok and Ray Charles had a relationship.
- Margie Hendrix and Ray Charles dated from August, 1958 to July, 1969.
Ray Charles Children
| Name | Gender | Born | Age | Other Parent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent | Male | Arlette Kotchounian | ||
| Alexandria | Female | Chantelle Bertrand | ||
| Corey Robinson | Male | Mary Anne den Bok | ||
| Evelyn | 1950 | 70 years old | Louise Flowers | |
| Charles Wayne | 1959 | 61 years old | Margie Hendrix | |
| Renee | Female | 1961 | 59 years old | Mae Mosley Lyles |
| Sheila Raye | Female | September, 1963 | 57 years old | Sandra Jean Betts |
Ray Charles Movies and TV Shows
| Film | Year | Character | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Charles Live in Antibes, France 1961 | 2011 | Piano, Vocals | Movie |
| Hudson & Halls | 2002 | Guest (1977) | TV Show |
| Spy Hard | 1996 | Bus Driver | Movie |
| Ray Alexander: A Taste for Justice | 1994 | TV Movie | |
| The Nanny | 1993 | Sammy | TV Show |
| Wings | 1990 | Ray Charles | TV Show |
| Limit Up | 1989 | Julius | Movie |
| Moonlighting | 1985 | Ray Charles | TV Show |
| WWE PPV on WWE Network | 1985 | Ray Charles | TV Show |
| Who's the Boss? | 1984 | Ray Charles | TV Show |
| St. Elsewhere | 1982 | Arthur Tibbits | TV Show |
| The Blues Brothers | 1980 | Ray | Movie |
| Romeo und Julia '70 | 1969 | Ray Charles (1969) | TV Show |
Ray Charles Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $75 Million |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Soul Singer (profession). |
