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JMK
Jun 10th, 2004, 01:50:03 PM
This is breaking news, no links yet, but this is very sad indeed. :(
Dan the Man
Jun 10th, 2004, 02:06:36 PM
First Reagan, now Ray? :(
Figrin D'an
Jun 10th, 2004, 02:14:43 PM
There's gonna be a third one. These things always happen in threes.

Rest in Peace, Ray. You were among the best ever.

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http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/10/obit.ray.charles.ap/index.html
JMK
Jun 10th, 2004, 02:32:53 PM
I don't even want to try and guess who's going to be next.

First a much-loved pres, now a much loved music icon....
darth_mcbain
Jun 10th, 2004, 03:09:02 PM
Oh man - that's a shame... He was, in a word, incredible... I love his version of "America". What a great performer and musician.

RIP - You'll be missed...
Marcus Telcontar
Jun 10th, 2004, 04:29:30 PM
Ahhhh man, that sucks. He was a talented and respected musician.
Sejah Haversh
Jun 10th, 2004, 05:20:36 PM
Man, this sucks. Ray was an amazing musician, and a great icon to show that people can overcome disabilites. He was always a fun guy, and great to listen to.
Jedieb
Jun 10th, 2004, 05:54:33 PM
He was only 73. For some reason, I thought he was much older. He did a duet with Billy Joel awhile back, My Baby Grand. One of the better songs off of The Bridge. RIP Ray.
Jinn Fizz
Jun 10th, 2004, 07:04:49 PM
One of the smoothest singers ever...yes, his version of America The Beautiful is so wonderful, it gives me chills.

I always loved his music...he will be terribly missed.

RIP, Ray...
Jedi Master Carr
Jun 10th, 2004, 08:32:35 PM
That is sad, technically this is #3, Tony Randall died last week.
Ryla Relvinian
Jun 11th, 2004, 12:06:57 AM
Ah man. What a complete and utter loss. Ray Charles had the most amazing talents, and influenced so many of today's musicians... Man.
imported_Reshmar
Jun 11th, 2004, 12:50:56 PM
As a Jazz, Blues, and Soul Lover and Musician This hit me Hard. I have listened to Ray since i was five. As I left yesterday for work I got the call from my drummer. He was among the top 5 of my roll models and mentors. I never had the opportunity to meet the man and tell him what an impact he had in my life and my music. Now I am sure he knows. He was a great man. a great Performer and a great roll model. He will be missed by any man, woman or child who know what it is like to stand in front of a group of people and pry you didn't miss a chord change. He will always have a place in my heart and When I play next it will be for him.