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Ray Charles

By Reverend Keith A. Gordon, About.com

American Musical Legend:

Blind since childhood, Florida-born Ray Robinson's started in his home state and moved to Seattle to jump-start one of the most legendary careers in popular music. His sublime voice and peerless piano created some of the world's favorite songs. Ray Charles passed in 2004.

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