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Marjorie Hendrix (sometimes Hendricks) (March 13, 1935 – July 14, 1973) was an American rhythm and blues singer and founding member of the Raelettes, who were the backing singers for Ray Charles, the father of her child, Charles Wayne Hendrix.
Jun 16, 2012 · 1964Margie Hendrix is best remembered as a featured member of Ray Charles back-up singers the Raelettes.Ray Charles is on piano.
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Sep 2, 2020 · A tribute to the late singer Margie Hendrix, who outsang Ray Charles and faced racism and addiction in the music industry. Learn about her life, career, and legacy in this longform story by Tari Ngangura.
Apr 5, 2024 · Margie Hendrix was born on March 13, 1935, in Statesboro, Georgia. Her real name was Marjorie Hendricks, but she chose to spell her name with an “x” instead of a “ks” to stand out. Hendrix grew up singing in her church choir and was inspired by gospel music, which would later help shape her style.
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Aug 10, 2020 · Learn about the life and times of Margie Hendrix, a rhythm and blues singer who led the Raelettes, Ray Charles' backing group. Discover her solo career, her relationship with Charles, her drug problems, and her tragic death.
A small crowd of soul aficionados knows Margie Hendrix (sometimes spelled as "Hendricks") as a superb singer. Only after the movie “Ray”, in which Regina King played her role in a soulful and convincing manner, the general audience learned about Margie’s life and work.
