The tour bus used by the late Ray Charles has been donated to Atlanta's Morehouse College, an arts institution for black American men. The 35 seater bus, which has its own kitchen as well as four TVs, will be used for student trips. Charles, who died from liver disease back in June of 2004, supported the college during his lifetime, and received an honorary scholarship from them in 2001. He and his manager Joe Adams each donated $1million towards a performing arts centre for the school.
College president Walter Massey said: "This is a fitting symbol to illustrate the relationship that Ray had with Morehouse. The Performing Arts Center, which will be named for Ray, as well as the symbolism of the bus, will inspire our students."
Joe Adams added: "This is where Ray would have wanted to be. It served us well and now we want it to serve the wonderful students at Morehouse College."