The foundation houses its executive offices at the historic RPM International Building, originally the home of Ray Charles Enterprises and now also home to the Ray Charles Memorial Library on the first floor, which was founded on September 23, 2010 (what would have been his …

But if you take Exit 241 and drive a short distance north on U.S. 221, you’ll be in the town of Greenville, Florida – the place where Ray Charles was raised. Although he was born in Georgia, Charles had deep ties to Florida.

Jun 9, 2023 · Greenville is a typical small Florida country town with one big difference: it honors the memory of one of its own, the great Ray Charles. Ray Charles Robinson was born in 1930 in Albany, Georgia. His mother, Aretha, was only 15 years old when he was born. After Ray's birth, she left Georgia with her son to be with her family in Greenville.

Ray Charles lived in Greenville with his mother and adopted grandmother from shortly after his birth in 1930 until about the age of five. The modest wood frame house he grew up in was probably constructed in the 1920s.

Jan 28, 2016 · Ray Charles, considered one of the greatest soul artists of all time, got his start in the Town of Greenville. Born September 23, 1930 in Albany, Ga., Charles moved to Greenville with his mother, Aretha Williams and adopted grandmother, Margaret Robinson, when he …

Musical prodigy Ray Charles lived in this little house from infancy until his mother died when he was 15. Scheduled for demolition in 2006, it was saved by Greenville's mayor (a childhood playmate of Ray's) and restored in 2009.

Mar 5, 2021 · The town of Greenville, Florida is considered to be Ray Charles’ hometown. His childhood home in the Jellyroll neighborhood has been restored and operates as a museum. There’s another statue devoted to the musician, also featuring him playing his piano.

Ray Charles has been called "the genius of soul," a true pioneer of American soul music. The Albany, Georgia-born musical prodigy, blind since the age of 7, defied formidable odds to become one of the foremost icons in the history of modern American music.

Jun 4, 2018 · Tammy’s friend and coworker, Ramona Powell Poole, suggested we visit Greenville, Florida, childhood home of Ray Charles. It turns out that the performer so famously known for singing about “Georgia” actually grew up in Florida. Greenville is a small town in North Florida just off Interstate 10.

Sep 19, 2022 · Nearby is his childhood home, as shown by these exterior and interior views. The world-famous musician known as Ray Charles died in 2004 and would have been 92 years old this Friday. In his memory, 2 Tallahassee musicians will celebrate Ray Charles' birthday in the town where he grew up.