Ray Charles Robinson

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of months, a record producer noticed him and
Charles had his first album: "Confession Blues." Afterward Charles went on
the road for a few years. He played at bars around the country. It was
known by musicians as the chitlin' circuit.

Soon Charles stopped imitating other musicians, as he had been doing up
until this point, and began to combine gospel and rhythm and blues, and, in
doing so, created soul. He is still called the "Genius of Soul" today. In
1955 Charles made recorded "I've Got a Women", and made history. It helped
pave the way for soul for years to come.

In the 1960's Charles recorded "I Can't Stop Loving You" (a piece of
country music) with a large orchestra and his own voice. This song, like
his others, was loved by the American people.

Unfortunately, in the 1940's Charles became addicted to heroin, and in
1964 he was arrested for it. While he was awaiting his trial he went to an
award ceremony in which his son, Ray Jr. was receiving an award. He had to
leave ...

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