In episode 221 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist?bassist and singer Brian Ray. In their conversation Brian tells us about his current tour with Paul McCartney and his Gibson models as well as his vintage yet eclectic guitar collection, guitars with special features and odd colors. Brian talks about his friend Steve Conte and their project “Earls of Babylon” and the resulting EP. Brian discusses his love for Garage Rock and gives us a quick history. Brian takes us through his musical and childhood journey in LA traveling with his sister who was in a band and preforming throughout the area and himself performing at the Troubadour at the age of 15. Brian discusses starting on drums and his red sparkle Rogers kit and his first real guitar a telecaster and then a gold top Gibson Les Paul played through an Ampeg V4. Brian describes his career highlights, playing guitar for Bobby Pickett (the Monster Mash), Etta James, Rita Coolidge, Johnny Halliday and of course Paul McCartney and writing songs for Smokey Robinson. Brian talks about his touring gear throughout the years including what he’s currently using and the techs he uses to keep his gear up. Finally Brian tells us about his hot rod and his love of car shows. To find out more about Brian you can go to his website: brianray.com and you can find the “Earl’s of Babylon” wherever you stream music. Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #BrianRay #theEarlsofBabylon #SteveConte #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonSG #GibsonCustomShop #PaulMcCartney #EttaJames #theDeadlies #JohnnyHalliday #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #tourlife
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