Ray Charles
#4,597
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American singer, pianist and songwriter
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Communications
#505
World Rank
#850
Historical Rank
#281
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Linguistics
#1743
World Rank
#2195
Historical Rank
#451
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Why Is Ray Charles Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Ray Charles Robinson Sr. was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential singers in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called "Brother Ray". Charles was blinded during childhood, possibly due to glaucoma.
