Musicians who died on April 6

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on April 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2015 Ray Charles

  Ray Charles was a legendary American singer-songwriter, pianist, and composer. He is widely regarded as a pioneer in the soul genre, blending elements of gospel, blues, jazz, and R&B. Charles's innovative style and emotional vocal performances had a major influence on the development of popular music. [bio]