Marjorie Hendrix (sometimes Hendricks) (March 13, 1935 – July 14, 1973) [1] was an American rhythm and blues singer and founding member of the Raelettes, who were the backing singers …

Aug 10, 2020 · She sang back up for her child’s father, Ray Charles, and also joined a group just after she moved to New York in the early 1950 and made her solo recording debut in 1954. In …

Margie Hendricks, the fiery vocal legend from the Raelettes (so named, it was said, because to become one, the women had to “let Ray”), Margie Hendricks is portrayed by Regina King in …

Apr 22, 2023 · Ray's multiple infidelities, including two paternity suits, contributed to the downfall of his marriage with Robinson. The Georgia native then had his son, Charles Wayne …

Sep 2, 2020 · When it comes to Hendrix talent, Charles, her longest musical collaborator said, “Aretha, Gladys, Etta James, these gals are all bad, but on any given night, Margie will scare …

A lover’s blues is slow with the familiar call and answer structure of the Ray Charles songs of that time, now with Margie belting it out as lead singer. “A lover’s blues” has a bitter side, Margie’s …

Feb 9, 2024 · Raelette Margie Hendrix became pregnant and when she resolved to keep the baby, Charles stepped in with financial support. Charles candidly admitted to not being a …

Nov 30, 2024 · Margie Hendrix, a name synonymous with the soulful harmonies of Ray Charles’s Raelettes, was far more than a backup singer. Her journey, marked by both triumph and …

In 1956 at the age of 21, Margie Hendricks joined the Cookies and not long after that the Raelettes. Her first real gig was with Ray Charles. She recorded duets with Ray and …

In the 2004 biopic Ray, it was future Academy Award winner Regina King who played the role of Hendrix. King spoke of the difficulty in channeling the musician, as few references, visual or …