Ray Charles (1 янв 1930 г. – 31 дек 2001 г.)
Описание:
Born in deep south, moved to Northwest- multi-talented: pianist, singer, songwriter, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader
- developed Gospel R&B --> influenced by Clyde McPhatter & Jackie Wilson --> characterized Gospel R&B as being "more adult" than rock and roll (did not relate well to teenagers due to lack of "fun" aspect)
- achieved major cross-over success c "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" (contributed to integration of audiences)
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Дата:
1 янв 1930 г.
31 дек 2001 г.
~ 72 years
