Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor. – Ray Charles
What makes my approach special is that I do different things. I do jazz, blues, country music and so forth. I do them all, like a good utility man. – Ray Charles
My music had roots which Id dug up from my own childhood, musical roots buried in the darkest soil. – Ray Charles
Learning to read music in Braille and play by ear helped me develop a damn good memory. – Ray Charles
I think any branding for me is band-related. Its really weird to get used to the exposure, because I am a naturally introverted person, and Im not exactly social. Occasionally I can get comfortable enough to talk, but I spend a lot of my days not talking, especially when Im at home and not on tour. – Nate Ruess