Biography
Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians, Charles preferred being called "Brother Ray". He lost his vision as a child, possibly due to glaucoma, and consequently wore dark glasses.
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Awards & recognition
- Blues Hall of Fame · 2019
- Polar Music Prize · 1998
- lifetime achievement award · 1993
- National Medal of Arts · 1993
- Florida Artists Hall of Fame · 1992
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- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1988
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 1986
- Kennedy Center Honors · 1986
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1986
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1981
- Library of Congress Living Legend
Filmography28 titles
Blue's Big Musical Movie
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
The Nanny
CMT Crossroads
The Greatest Night in Pop
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
The Blues Brothers
In the Heat of the Night
The Carol Burnett Show
Moonlighting
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Who's the Boss?
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Ballad in Blue
The Statue of Liberty
Saturday Night Live
Wings
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Dick Cavett Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Super Dave
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
St. Elsewhere
Spy Hard
Love Affair
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
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