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    Sadly, music genius Ray Charles just passed away. What was his original name and why did he change it?

    Question #48278. Asked by Buck540. (Jun 10 04 7:01 PM)


    robboy

    		I believe his given name was Ray Charles Robinson, which he changed so it didn't conflict with 'Sugar' Ray Robinson.

    Jun 10 04, 9:23 PM

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