Ray Charles, legend of soul, dies American master of styles was 73
Ray Charles, one of the most influential singers of the 20th century, who in the 1950s blended gospel and blues to create soul, and in later recordings demonstrated his mastery of jazz, standards, and country and western, died yesterday at his Los Angeles home. He was 73. (Full Article: 1564 Words)
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