For a generation of musicians and fans, the late Ray Charles provided the catalyst that fused the previously largely exclusive genres of jazz, blues and gospel

Ray Charles wasn't called "The Genius" for nothing. Charles profoundly influenced the history of black music by fusing secular and church music into the electri

Ray Charles (1930-2004) led one of the most extraordinary lives of any popular musician. In Brother Ray, he tells his story in an inimitable and unsparing voice

Traces the life and career of the popular singer, describes his difficult childhood, and assesses his impact on popular music