Ray Charles is an iconic musician whose blindness didn't stop him from creating legendary songs — and the cause has never been confirmed.

In the end, the Ray Charles who emerges from Brother Ray is a man of enormous strength, courage and, above all, independence. He lived his life on his own terms, made few close friends, but touched ...

At the end of his life, Ray Charles set out to put the record straight.

Photos -- many of which never ran in LIFE magazine -- of Ray Charles at work and at play.

Ray Charles just can't stop. At 72, he's still making music that grabs the soul. Recently, he had West Wing-tips tapping at the White House Radio & Television Correspondents dinner. "When I come ...

Ray Charles pointed to his mother’s death as a catalyst for his trauma The film Ray creates a narrative of Charles’ mental health struggles that is rooted in guilt over witnessing his brother ...

His most notable appearance is probably the cameo in the original Blues Brother film, where Brother Ray jams on a Fender Rhodes in a pawnshop. It was around this time (1980) that Charles kicked his ...

Read how Ray Charles wrote signature song "What'd I Say" on the fly during a 1958 Pittsburgh performance.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Ray Charles, affectionately known as Brother Ray, is one of the most influential musicians of all time. His ability to seamlessly blend blues, jazz, gospel, country, and R&B into ...

Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc is winning hearts both on and off track with his undeniable looks and charm. However, this time, he is not only getting all the attention, but also his brothers.

By Percy Lovell Crawford CHARLOTTE, N.C. — “Ray! Salute For America,” a tribute to the late great Ray Charles, also honored those affected by the events of 9/11.

Prince Charles, the future Grand Duke of Luxembourg, celebrates his birthday on 10 May, and the unseen photos from his party, including of his cake, are marvellous.