Ray Charles has died

[Voodoochile]

Apparently he passed away this morning at age 73, liver complications.
Damn, this is a sad day.

 

[fewtch]

R.I.P. Ray...

 

[mbriant]

Bummer.

 

[Salt Peanuts]

Another music great passes on.

 

[gpalmer]

Another legend gone.

 

[Tuberoller]

I'm gonna miss Uncle Ray a lot.

This is going to be a much bigger loss than most folks realize. He was right in the middle of negotiations to remaster most of his catalog(which he still owns) and Mr.Charles always did his own deals. He only used an lawyer to read documents and draft them on his behalf but he argued the terms for nearly every deal he was ever involved in. I was reading that he was in bad shape and would'nt last much longer but he was still mentally sharp and finalized the terms for his biography and Movie. That sounds like the Ray Charles I know and love.

 

[usc goose]

rest in peace mr. charles. you'll be missed.

 

[sno1man]

Music has suffered a huge loss. In many ways he was "the greatest"

oops missed the other post listed below

http://www5.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=75207

 

[RickG]

http://www5.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=75207

 

[bootman]

RIP.

One of my favorite moments was when he did America the Beautiful at the Leonard/Duran fight.
(It gave me goose bumps)

 

[MN Ham Phones]

He has been among my most favorite artists for decades. I can't think of anyone who has done better at crossing over between genres. I last saw him in concert about a decade ago. Even after decades as a performer he absolutely loved the audience and vice versa. There is no one better at blending blues, soul, and country and no voice better matched to do so.

May he rest in peace.

 

[psxguy85]

Rest In Peace, Ray.

 

[goldenear]

He will surely be missed. A sad day.

 

[Wmcmanus]

Too soon, much too soon. Thanks for everything, Ray. RIP, you were special indeed.

 

[spaceman]

Too bad. Never knew he was sick, and he wasn't that old either.