Ray Charles was born in Georgia in 1930 and is known as the father of soul for his great hits such as “unchain my heart”. He started in the 1950s and pioneered into the genres of jazz, gospel, and blues. He died in 2004 and still makes an imprint on many inspiring blues and gospel musicians.
In his early life, he moved to Greenfield Florida when he was an infant. His immediate family had no musical background. His dad was a mechanic and his mom was a sharecropper. His brother died at a young age from drowning in water.
In his early life, he moved to Greenfield Florida when he was an infant. His immediate family had no musical background. His dad was a mechanic and his mom was a sharecropper. His brother died at a young age from drowning in water.