Ray Charles
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Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Ge
Charles in 1969
Charles's childhood home in Greenville, Florida
Charles in 1968
Charles in 1971
The Blues Brothers (film)
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The Blues Brothers is a 1980 American musical action comedy film directed by John Landis. It stars John Belushi as "Joliet" Jake Blues and Dan Aykroyd as his brother Elwood, characters developed from
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…state song of Georgia, and an emotional Charles performed the song on the floor of the state legislature. In 1980, Charles performed in the musical film The Blues Brothers. Although he had notably supported the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1960s, Charles was criticized for performing at the…
Theatrical release poster
The Blues Brothers Original Soundtrack Recording LP
The Bluesmobile races through the mall while being chased by state troopers in a scene of the film.
Richard J. Daley Center is Chicago's premier civic center and features a massive sculpture by Pablo Picasso.