Who Was Alive

Were Ray Charles and Michael Jackson alive at the same time?

Yes. Ray Charles and Michael Jackson were alive at the same time for 45 years, from 1958 to 2004.

Ray Charles was 27 when Michael Jackson was born.

Michael Jackson was 45 when Ray Charles died, aged 73.

Ray Charles

American singer, pianist and songwriter

Born 23 September 1930 · died 10 June 2004, aged 73

Michael Jackson

American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer

Born 29 August 1958 · died 25 June 2009, aged 50

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Ray Charles and Michael Jackson in bold, with some of their best-known contemporaries. Drag across to see the age each reached in any year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.