One of the most important musicians of the 20th century, Ray Charles shaped and popularized R&B/soul. But it goes so much further than that. Combining elements of pop, swing, country and rock & roll, Charles became a cultural icon that defined an era.
Discography
- Ray Charles (1957) A
- The Great Ray Charles (1957) A-
- Ray Charles at Newport (1958) B+
- Yes Indeed!! (1958) B+
- Soul Brothers (1958, with Milt Jackson) A-
- What’d I Say (1959) A
- The Genius of Ray Charles (1959) A+
