My Connection
I grew up as a kid on the next street over from the Ray family in Aloha, Oregon. Somehow I had it in my mind that Johnnie was a contemporary of my older brother born in 1937. According to Wikipedia he was 10 years older, however. Maybe my brother was exagerating his connection.
Everybody loves a brush with celebrity, I guess. What's yours?
Johnnie Ray at a Glance
John Alvin Ray (January 10 1927 - February 24 1990) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Popular for most of the 1950s, Ray has been cited by critics as a major precursor of what would become rock and roll, for his jazz and blues-influenced music and his animated stage persona.
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Johnnie Ray Videos
Johnnie Ray on Flickr
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Shout Out For Johnnie Ray!
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LaraineRose
I saw your post in "The Music Group" and decided to come see your Johnnie Ray lens. Nice! 5 stars for you, favored, fan and lensrolled you to my Maureen O'Hara lens. Come have a look when you have time. Posted April 15, 2008 |
