Ray Charles

Jordan played on two dozen albums and taught artists like Wynton Marsalis.

Ray Charles was one of the greats of soul…

She also recorded for Stax and sang backup for Ray Charles.

Ray Charles was one of the greats of soul…

He was known for his flamboyant stage presence.

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Blues guitarist Beverly Watkins played like Jimi Hendrix and influenced many including John Lennon.

Guitarist-producer worked with Travis Tritt, the Dixie Chicks, and the Beach Boys…

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Soul and R&B singers have some of the best voices in the history of popular music—and some mind-blowing dance moves. We remember soul legends and R&B superstars from the 1960s …