Soul
Ray Charles
The Genius, soul pioneer, blind pianist and vocalist
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Biography
The Genius, soul pioneer, blind pianist and vocalist
Influence
Bridged gospel, blues, and jazz to create soul music
Gear
Piano
Vocals
Organ
Fun Fact
Blind since age 7, he learned to read music in Braille
Quick Facts
Country
United States
Genre
Soul
Era
1930-2004
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