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Brian Ray is a guitarist, bassist, and vocalist who has worked with Etta James, Smokey Robinson, and Paul McCartney. He also leads his own band, The Bayonets, and has released two solo albums, Mondo Magneto and This Way Up.
Home of musician Brian Ray. Known as a solo artist, member of The Bayonets and long standing member of the Paul McCartney Band.
From playing with Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt Kicker Five at the age of 17 to being named guitarist and music director for Etta James just one year later, to his current gig as Paul McCartney’s guitarist and bass player since 2002, Brian has proved his musical prowess and versatility time and time again.
Watch videos of Brian Ray, the bassist and guitarist of The Rutles and Paul McCartney's band. See his original songs, covers, collaborations, and behind-the-scenes clips.
- Early Life
- Career
- Solo Career
Brian Ray grew up in Southern California. His first musical performances were in front of his peers – at show and tell – setting his own lyrics to the tune of old folk songs. By the age of nine, he began playing the guitar. His elder sister Jean (of folk duo Jim and Jean) spurred his interest in rock music through her record collection. Jean invite...
In 1973, shortly after graduating from high school, Ray began his musical career as part of Bobby Pickett and the Crypt Kicker Five, playing the “Monster Mash” at a fundraising benefit hosted by and for Phil Kaufman. Kaufman took Ray in and would later introduce him to singer Etta James at a rehearsal for the world-famous Troubadour, just as James ...
After decades of performing, writing and recording with musical artists, Brian Ray released his first solo album, Mondo Magneto, on October 16, 2006 through his record label Whooray Records. “People have always asked me when I was going to do my own thing“, Ray said, “I guess I was just busy.“ Musicians on Mondo Magnetoinclude Scott Shriner from We...
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6. Juni 2024 · When The Earth Was Round comes from Brian Ray's 2024 album, My Town, now on Wicked Cool Records.
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1. Aug. 2023 · The Bayonets are Back. Guess who’s back? Brian, Oliver and Lucrecia have a surprise for you! Feb 14, 2023.
