Famous Blind Performers

Blind people need to excel in something to transcend their misfortune. Many have an ear for music because, it is posited, their sense of hearing is elevated to off-set the loss of sight. Who knows? I figure these folks would be just as talented even if they enjoyed the gift of sight. No?

Ray Charles

Stevie Wonder

Jose Feliciano

Ronnie Milsap

Doc Watson

George Shearing

Marcus Roberts

Blind Lemon Jefferson

Raul Midon