The third stamp in the "Music Icons" series, this Forever stamp pays tribute to the incomparable Ray Charles. First Day of Issue ceremonies were held in both Los Angeles, California, and Atlanta, Georgia. Ray Charles was a true musical innovator whose career spanned over 50 years. He was a gifted singer, songwriter, and pianist who refused to be confined by genre. His groundbreaking fusion of different musical styles helped to create the genre of soul music. With a string of hits including "What'd I Say," "Georgia on My Mind," and "Hit the Road Jack," he became one of the most successful and influential musicians of the 20th century. The stamp features a photograph by Yves Carrére and is designed to look like a 45-rpm record sleeve.