The Ray Charles Marketing Group has unveiled the official logo to commemorate what would have been the legendary singer’s 80th birthday.  Ray Charles was born on September 23, 1930 in Albany, Georgia. 

“We’ve planned a series of events and a rollout of new products designed to draw attention to, and celebrate, this historic anniversary.  The RAY 80 logo will be used on all product packaging and at all authorized Ray Charles 80th Birthday Celebration events,” stated Janet Macoska, Brand Manager for the Ray Charles Marketing Group.  “The RAY 80 campaign is about us connecting to Ray’s worldwide legion of fans and creating opportunities for them to connect to each other,” added Macoska.

The logo was designed by Abbey Anna and Jeffrey Spector of Concord Music Group, and utilizes one of the many inconic Ray Charles portraits by legendary photographer Norman Seeff.  Another of Mr. Seeff’s photos of Ray Charles, from this same session,  graced the cover of Mr. Charles’ best-selling album, “Genius Loves Company.”