Its not entirely clear as to how Ray Charles became blind, however, doctors find that it was due to glaucoma. It was agreed that it was a medical reason that caused it and not traumatic as it happen shortly after he witnessed his brothers d...
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Its a long story.... here it goes. When Ray was 7, He went to the lake with his 5 year old brother. They were specifically told not to go in the lake, but his brother went in. When his brother got in, he got stuck in a quicksand pond. His b...
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Although the young Ray began to lose his sight at the age of five, not long after witnessing his brother's drowning, his eventual blindness by the age of seven was medical, not traumatic. Most medical experts agree glaucoma was the culprit,...
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Got a question about Brother Ray, his scandals, his music, or his life? This FAQ can help... frequently asked questions about Ray Charles' life and career, answered by your Oldies Guide here at About.com ... When did Ray Charles become addicted to heroin ... How did Ray Charles become blind?
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Official site includes biography, autobiography, discography, fan club, tour dates, audio clips, interviews and download ... THIS CONTEST REQUIRES IFRAME COMPATIBILITY. PLEASE UPGRADE YOUR BROWSER.
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Ray Charles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), known by his stage name Ray Charles , was an American musician. He brought a soulful sound to country music and pop standards through his ...
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Ray Charles was born into a poor family on September 23, 1930 in Albany, Georgia, though he was raised in Florida. Completely blind by the age of seven, Charles attended the Saint Augustine School of the Blind and Deaf where he began to study piano, saxophone, and clarinet.
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At just five years old Charles had to endure the trauma of witnessing the drowning death of his younger brother in his mother's large portable laundry tub. Soon after the death of his brother he gradually began to lose his sight and by 7 years of age Ray Charles was blind.
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www.swingmusic.net/Ray_Charles_Biography.html
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It was Charles who arranged and played on Slim's trademark tune, "The Things That I Used to Do." By the time he scored with "What'd I Say," which may be an important link between blues, R&B, soul, and rock, Charles had become one of the biggest black artists in the music business. ... Ray Charles; (born Ray Charles Robinson)
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