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Brian Ray is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work as a guitarist and bassist for Paul McCartney and Wings. He was born on 4 January 1955 in California. Ray began his career as a session musician in the early 1970s, playing on albums by artists such as Neil Young, Jackson Browne, and Linda Ronstadt. In 1972, he joined Paul McCartney and Wings, playing guitar and bass on their albums Band on the Run, Venus and Mars, and Wings at the Speed of Sound. He also co-wrote the song "Goodnight Tonight" with McCartney. Ray left Wings in 1979 and went on to work with other artists, including Eurythmics, Bob Dylan, and Ringo Starr. He also released two solo albums, Brian Ray and Mondo Magneto. Ray is currently married to singer-songwriter Monique Powell. He has two children from a previous marriage. As of 2021, Brian Ray's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

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Occupation Session musician, singer/songwriter, record label owner
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 4 January 1955
Birthday 4 January
Birthplace California
Nationality United States

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2013

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.

When Ray asked the blues singer and his former boss Etta James if she would sing with him on the album her answer was simple, and immediate – "I'll do anything for Brian."

2009

In April 2009, Ray revealed that he was working on a second album, entitled This Way Up.

2008

In 2008, Larry Graves and Brian Ray made a video for Ray's song "Coming Up Roses".

2006

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.

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.

2002

Prior to working with Paul McCartney in 2002, Ray was working on tour in France with two different French artists, Mylène Farmer and Johnny Hallyday. Abe Laboriel Jr., a drummer who had previously worked with Brian Ray, mentioned that Paul McCartney was in search of a guitarist who could switch between guitar and bass guitar (for songs on which he plays piano or guitar). After meeting with McCartney's producer for Driving Rain, David Kahne, Ray joined Paul McCartney for the pre-game performance of "Freedom" at the NFL's Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002.

1984

In addition to being a session musician, Brian Ray has also contributed to film scores such as the soundtrack to the film Heartbreakers in 1984. In 2002, Ray and Abe Laboriel Jr. composed the score for the independent film The Failures. In 2011, Ray joined with Oliver Leiber to form The Bayonets.

1980

While working for Etta James, Ray also shared stages with musicians such as Keith Richards, Santana, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, and Bo Diddley. At this time he also began focusing more on songwriting. Ray spent the late 1980s collaborating with musicians such as Peter Frampton, Rita Coolidge, Michael Steele (of The Bangles), and Steve LeGassick, who became a songwriting partner for 13 years. It was this songwriting partnership with LeGassick that would create the 1987 Smokey Robinson award-winning hit "One Heartbeat", which has received over 2,000,000 airplays.

1973

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 was on the brink of a career comeback. That brief introduction would eventually lead to Ray's 14-year career as Etta James' musical director and guitarist.

1955

Brian Thomas Ray (born January 4, 1955) is an American session musician, guitarist, bassist, singer–songwriter, and musical director. He is best known for his work as lead, rhythm, and bass guitarist with Paul McCartney, though he has worked with an extensive list of artists in addition to his own solo career.