Brian Ray

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brian Ray
Occupation	Singer-Songwriter
Date Of Birth	Jan 4, 1955(1955-01-04)
Age	69
Birthplace	California
Country	United States
Horoscope	Capricorn

Brian Ray Biography

Brian Ray is one of the most popular and richest Singer-Songwriter who was born on January 4, 1955 in California, United States. Brian Thomas Ray (born January 4 1955) is a American session musician as a bassist, guitarist, musician, and singer-songwriter. The most famous of his work is his work as the lead rhythm, bass, and lead guitarist for Paul McCartney, though he has collaborated with a diverse range of musicians as well as his own solo career.

Before working alongside Paul McCartney in 2002, Ray was touring with the band in France with two other French artists: Mylene Farmer, and Johnny Hallyday. Abe Laboriel Jr., drummer who has previously collaborated together with Brian Ray, mentioned that Paul McCartney was in search of a musician capable of switching between bass and guitar the guitar (for songs where they play either the piano or guitar). After a meeting with McCartney’s producer on Driving Rain, David Kahne, Ray joined Paul McCartney during the performance before the game that included “Freedom” at the NFL’s Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002.

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.

In 2008, Larry Graves and Brian Ray made a video for Ray’s song “Coming Up Roses”.

In addition to his work as music director, Brian Ray has also composed film scores, such as the soundtrack for Heartbreakers. Heartbreakers from 1984. The year 2002 saw Ray along with Abe Laboriel Jr. composed the music for the movie The Failures. Later in the year the year 2011, Ray and Oliver Leiber joined forces to form The Bayonets. Oliver Leiber to create The Bayonets.

Brian Ray Net Worth

Brian Ray is one of the richest Singer-Songwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Ray 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1973, soon after his graduation of high school Ray started his career in music with Bobby Pickett and the Crypt Kicker Five, playing the “Monster Mash” at a charity event hosted by and by Phil Kaufman. Kaufman invited Ray into the venue and would then introduce him to the singer Etta James during an rehearsal for the world-famous Troubadour at the same time that James was on the verge of a comeback in her career. The brief introduction would later result in Ray’s 14-year stint as Etta James musician and musical director.

While working with Etta James Ray was also on stage with artists like Keith Richards, Santana, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, and Bo Diddley. In the same time, he focused more on writing songs. Ray was in the latter part of the 1980s performing with musicians like Peter Frampton, Rita Coolidge, Michael Steele (of The Bangles) as well as Steve LeGassick, who became an associate in songwriting for 13 years. This songwriting partnership with LeGassick which led to”The 1987 Smokey Robinson award-winning hit “One Heartbeat” The song has been airplayed over 2,000,000 times.

Mondo Magneto’s record release party was held at The Mint in Los Angeles, California, on January 21, 2006. Ray’s live band, Black Unicorn, includes musicians Peter Thorn on guitar, John Button on bass, and Matt Laug on drums. The band performs their music in Los Angeles clubs, such as The Viper Room and The Mint.

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Who is Brian Ray Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Singer-Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brian Ray celebrates birthday on January 4 of every year.

Who is Brian Ray married to?

Jamie Lauren Aderski and Brian David Ray are to be married Sunday at the Buddakan restaurant in Manhattan, where the groom is an executive chef. Matt Levy, a Universal Life minister and a friend of the couple, is to officiate. The bride, 35, will keep her name.

How long has Brian Ray played with paul McCartney?

Ray has been with McCartney for 15 years. His first show with Macca was the 2002 Super Bowl and it’s been a few world tours from there.

Who is paul McCartney's current band?

The Paul McCartney Band is singer Paul McCartney’s longtime band of studio and touring musicians. The core lineup has been steady since 2002: In addition to McCartney, it includes Wix Wickens on keyboards and serving as musical director, Rusty Anderson on guitar, Brian Ray on guitar and bass, and Abe Laboriel Jr.

Who is the lead guitarist with paul McCartney at Glastonbury?

Brian Ray
Birth name| Brian Thomas Ray
Born| January 4, 1955
Origin| California, United States
Genres| Rock, pop

Who is Paul McCartney's current drummer?

Abraham Laboriel Jr. He has been the drummer for Paul McCartney’s touring and recording band since 2001, as well as for Eric Clapton among others.