Ray Charles Picture and Photo Gallery:

A soul music pioneer, Ray Charles merged '50s R&B with gospel-powered vocals, and added plenty of flavor from contemporary jazz, blues, and (in the '60s) country. Ray Charles pictures and photos show the legend in his dark sunglasses and snazzy suits. His voice is considered one of the most emotional and easily identifiable of any 20th-century performer. Charles was also an excellent keyboard player, arranger, and bandleader. Ray Charles pics on the big screen included the box-office hit “Ray” where the music icon was played by Jamie Fox.