- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Ray Charles
- Date of Original:
- 1930/2004
- Subject:
- Musicians--United States
African American musicians
Singers--United States
African American singers
Soul music--United States
Soul musicians--United States
African Americans--Music
Men--United States
African American men
Entertainers--United States
African American entertainers
Pianists--United States
Sound recording industry--United States
Sound studios--United States
Charles, Ray, 1930-2004 - Location:
- United States, 39.76, -98.5
- Medium:
- black-and-white photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Ray Charles developed his signature sound of expressive piano playing and rough vocals during the 1950s. The contrasting vocals of the Raeletts, the female backup singers who joined the band in 1957, were another important hallmark of his style.
Photograph of musician Ray Charles in a recording studio. Recording equipment sits behind him. He wears dark glasses and smiles.
As a performer and recording artist in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Ray Charles pioneered a new style of music that became known as "soul," a blend of gospel music, blues, and jazz that brought him worldwide fame. Over the next four decades his unique voice, passionate style of playing the piano, and tireless showmanship made him a legendary figure in the world of entertainment. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/ray-charles-1930-2004/m-1160/
- Rights Holder:
- Courtesy of Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries - Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/ray-charles-1930-2004
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia
Georgia Music Hall of Fame Collection - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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