Ray Charles

Ray Charles is a legend in rock. He broke through in the late fifties with Swanee River Rock, but did not become truly popular until his What'd I Say two years later. He went on to have numerous hit singles, including a few chart-toppers. He also had numerous hit albums with Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music being a chart-topper. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His song Georgia on My Mind is the state song of Georgia. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts. He was awarded a Forever Stamp by the United States Postal Service. He was inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame. He was a charter member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was a part of the charity supergroup USA for Africa. There is a film based on his life.