Bailey Robinson was the father of late legendary musician Ray Charles. Bailey worked as a laborer for a living.

He died when his son Ray was just 10 years old. At the time of his death, Ray had just begun flourishing in his musical talent at his school.

Ray was born Ray Charles Robinson, but he dropped out his last name Robinson to avoid confusion with the popular boxer Sugar Ray Robinson.

The shocking truth of his married life

Ray Charles is the son of Bailey Robinson and Aretha Robinson, but Aretha was not the woman he exchanged wedding vows with. Bailey was married to his wife, Mary Jane. 

At a very young age, Aretha lost her mother, and her father could not afford to raise her. Bailey and Aretha’s father worked together as laborers. 

After knowing his friend’s inability to keep Aretha, Bailey and his wife Mary, and his mother decided to adopt her. 

Later, Bailey impregnated 15 years old Aretha, which means Aretha became pregnant with her foster father.

Due to the ongoing chaos about her pregnancy, Aretha left Greenville and only returned after giving birth. 

Despite everything, she shared a closed bond with Bailey’s wife, Mary Jane, who helped raise young Charles. Bailey later left Greenville and married another woman.