Ray Benson
- January 4, 2024
- Country Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ray Benson |
| Occupation | Country Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 16, 1951(1951-03-16) |
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Pennsylvania |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Ray Benson Biography
| Name | Ray Benson |
| Birthday | Mar 16 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | Philadelphia |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Ray Benson is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on March 16, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Asleep at the Wheel’s founding member and frontman, he sings and plays the guitar. His band produced “A Ride With Bob.”
Willie Nelson helped Benson’s band find its footing, suggesting that they move to Austin. helped Benson’s band find its feet, suggesting they move to Austin.
In 1970, Benson, a Jewish native of Philadelphia, formed Asleep at the Wheel with friends Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston in Paw Paw, West Virginia. The group relocated to Austin in 1973 after a suggestion from Willie Nelson.
In 2003, Benson released his first solo album entitled Beyond Time.
He was married to Jodi Benjamin in 1984.
Ray Benson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Country Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ray Benson is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ray Benson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Lucky Oceans, also known as Reuben Gosfield in Paw Paw West Virginia, was his future partner.
After more than ninety members left, he remained with Asleep At the Wheel.
Ray Benson (born Ray Benson Seifert, March 16, 1951) is the front man of the Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel as well as an actor and voice actor.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 7 in |
Ray Benson height 6 ft 7 in Ray weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ray Benson Dating?
According to our records, Ray Benson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ray Benson’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ray Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ray Benson celebrates birthday on March 16 of every year.
What is Ray Benson's real name?
Ray Benson Seifert
Who sang asleep at the wheel?
1970–1980. Asleep at the Wheel (AATW) was originally formed in January 1970 in Paw Paw, West Virginia. The band’s initial lineup featured lead vocalist and guitarist Ray Benson, second vocalist and drummer LeRoy Preston, pedal and lap steel guitarist Lucky Oceans (real name Reuben Gosfield), and pianist Danny Levin.
How old is Ray Benson from Asleep at the wheel?
71 years (March 16, 1951)
Does Ray Benson have children?
Luckily for Benson, in 1980 he began to turn things around. He married his current wife, Diane, who today runs the Wheel’s office and production company. (They have two children, Sam, who is eleven, and Aaron, who is eight.)
Where is Texas music scene filmed?
San Marcos ‘ very own landmark Texas Music Theater, originally opened in 1941, has worn a variety of entertainment hats over the years. It now functions as a live music venue, outfitted with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and serves as the backdrop for the weekly television series Texas Music Scene.