Birth name: Ray Charles Robinson Born: September 23, 1930 Albany, Georgia, U.S. Origin: Greenville, Florida, U.S. Died: June 10, 2004 (aged 73) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. Genres: R&B soul blues gospel country jazz pop rock and roll Occupation(s): Musician, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger Instruments: Vocals, piano, keyboards Years active: 1947–2001 Labels: Atlantic, ABC, Warner Bros., Swing Time, Concord, Columbia, Flashback Associated acts: The Raelettes, USA for Africa, Billy Joel, Gladys Knight Website: www.raycharles.com