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Bluesman Abu Talib, who recorded and toured with Ray Charles and Little Walter under his given name, Freddy Robinson, has died. He was 70.
Larry Knechtel, a Grammy award-winning keyboardist who accompanied big-name musicians such as Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and the Dixie Chicks, is dead at 69.
Jerry Wexler not only coined the phrase rhythm and blues, the legendary music producer was one of the key architects of the genre. He revolutionized popular music with seminal, superstar-making recordings of acts such as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and others.
Ray Charles' children are accusing his longtime manager of mismanaging his estate and trusts and tarnishing his legacy by releasing two posthumous CDs the late singer never would have approved, according to a published report.
Ray Charles is back in his hometown. Albany unveiled a revolving, lighted bronze statue of Charles on Friday in the middle of a new downtown plaza that bears the R&B legend's name.
Impossible not to love this song! Thank you Ray Charles!!! "Georgia, Georgia, The whole day through Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind I'm say Georgia Georgia A song of you Comes as sweet and clear As moonlight through the pines
Quincy Jones feels like he's 'just starting' - CNN.comQuincy Jones just released a new book, t will be filled with a rich musical history.
Make Obama's Inauguration a People's Celebration By Tom RobbinsMany of us got a little dopey after Barack Obama's big win on election night. People started talking to deceased friends and relatives who would have dug seeing this amazing thing that America had done. "Allan Pasternack, you won't believe what just happened . . .
The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time | Zoom In OnlineThe 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Another month, another infuriating list courtesy of a print music rag. This time it's Rolling Stone Magazine, so at least you're prepared to be angry and confused.
Aretha Franklin Tops Rolling Stone Poll For Greatest Rock SingersShe's already the Queen of Soul, but now Aretha Franklin has been named the greatest singer of the rock era in a poll conducted by Rolling Stone magazine.
Jerry Wexler, producer of Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, dead at 91There is no need to sentimentalize the past, particularly with regards to the music industry, or to make Wexler out to be a "pure" figure in a mercenary industry. Nevertheless, one can say that while Wexler was in business, he was first and foremost in the music business.
Rhythm and blues pioneer Jerry Wexler dead at 91Pioneering music executive Jerry Wexler, who helped build Atlantic Records into a rhythm and blues powerhouse in the 1950s and 1960s with artists like Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, died in Florida on Friday at age 91, Atlantic Records said.
College student posts colorful creation - CNN.comAspiring Art teacher creates an amazing tribute to a late musician using post it notes.
The Science of Ray Charles's SwingRhythm that would put a metronome to shame
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