Ray Charles. 1930-2004. 73 years old.

by **NGame** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:09 pm

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/topstory2/2620634

God bless ya good buddy.

by **Spirit of Me** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:52 pm

"Music's been around a long time, and there's going to be music long after Ray Charles is dead," he told the Washington Post in 1983. "I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind. If it's a big record, that's the frosting on the cake, but music's the main meal."

...and it was a good meal.

by **SavageParrot** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:01 pm

Another great aritist gone and nothing but american idolers filling the airwaves.

by **deathBOB** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:06 pm

NOOOOOOOOO!!!

ANYTHING BUT AMERICAN IDOL!

by **Agent-Commando** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:16 pm

wow when i first read it, I thought it was our resident Charles aka Casus (owner of ECGN?)... I nearly held my breath for a second there...

Anyway, I remember this Ray Charles as the black guy who did Pepsi commercials...remember "You got the right one, baby, uh huh!" song?

Rest in peace Ray...

by **Camel toe joe** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:26 pm

Originally posted by Agent-Commando
wow when i first read it, I thought it was our resident Charles aka Casus (owner of ECGN?)... I nearly held my breath for a second there...

Anyway, I remember this Ray Charles as the black guy who did Pepsi commercials...remember "You got the right one, baby, uh huh!" song?

Rest in peace Ray...

uhhh Casus = Tom(queen bee).... Charles is just some drone like Jon

:freak:

by **JimmyTango** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:44 pm

Originally posted by SavageParrot
:( Another great aritist gone and nothing but american idolers filling the airwaves.

That is because those on the airwaves have a large backing from a record label. They pay DJ's to play the singles, which increases air time and knocks them up in weekly 'top 50' charts. The more air time, the more of a chance that some tone def kid wants to buy the album.

Pathetic.

Not since the mid 60's to mid/late 70's were there a large chunk of bands making it on talent instead of bankrolls.

What is even sadder is people like Dave Matthews. He bides his time, works college towns for years, builds a fan base outside of the air waves. Then......he sells out.

Ray was one of the few that actually brought a new voice to music, a pioneer of a new style. His brilliance can be heard in these same American idol jokers on the radio, as well as that little known blues player at your local blues/jazz bar.

by **Colonel Ingus** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:55 pm

I know we bash each other (occassionaly:D ) JT but I can't help but agree with everything you just said.

God Bless Ray. You were an incredible muscian and as original as it gets.

by **JimmyTango** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:44 pm

If you realized I am always right(seriously, just ask me, I will tell you it is true), we would agree all the time.

Ray Charles. 1930-2004. 73 years old.

Ray Charles. 1930-2004. 73 years old.

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