In episode 164 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and bandleader Ray Benson from Asleep At the Wheel. In their conversation Ray discusses his current tour schedule, his stage gear and his custom jackets he wears on stage. Ray describes the importance of the San Francisco early in the band’s career with contemporaries like Dan Hicks, Huey Lewis and Clover and Commander Cody. Ray tells us about his upbringing outside of Philadelphia, PA and how he discovered Western swing music. Ray describes his guitar and steel collection in great detail as well as amps and recording gear he’s collected over the years. Ray talks his about his friendships with the Vaughan brothers, Willie Nelson, Huey Lewis and many more. Ray discusses the early days of TNN and his work with Budweiser and his tv show on RFD. Ray tells us about his lack of plans for retirement. To find out more about Ray and Asleep At the Wheel you can go to their website: asleepatthewheel.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #RayBenson #AsleepAtTheWheel #CollingsGuitars #MartinGuitars #FenderGuitars #FenderAmps #SamickGuitars #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . .
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