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Ray Charles

A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Musicians)

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Ray Charles

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Discover the remarkable life of Ray Charles...

Ray Charles was a musical prodigy whose genius transcended genres. With deep roots in gospel, jazz, blues, and country, Charles crafted some of the twentieth century’s most innovative and enduring songs. Who hasn’t felt the deep pull of emotion from the soulful melodies of “Georgia on My Mind”? And who could resist the infectious rhythm of “Hit the Road Jack”? Whether he was delving into country music or any other style, he showcased that there were no boundaries for talent like his. He didn’t just adapt to genres; he transformed them, making them distinctly Ray Charles.

Beyond his hits, Charles’s story is not only about his meteoric rise to musical stardom but also his personal struggles, most notably the hardships of growing up blind and impoverished in the Deep South as well as his later battles with drug and alcohol addiction. This book delves into both his dazzling career and the dark corners of his life, painting a holistic portrait of the man who has been dubbed “the Genius”—Ray Charles.

Discover a plethora of topics such as

  • Early Life and Vision Loss
  • The Death of His Mother
  • First Hits
  • Mainstream Success
  • Battle with Addiction
  • Late Life and Death
  • And much more!

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