Ray Pelkey
Ray Pelkey, from Leominster Massachusettes
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I started playing when I was 8, got serious about it when I was 11, and never looked back.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
perform a few times a year, but stopped working in regular "gigging" bands a few years ago.
Your musical influences
My most influencial musican was a Guitar teacher (Johnny Moore)I went to from the time I was 11, until I was 18. Then of course, there's Clapton, Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore, Duanne Alman, Jeff Beck, Dickey Betts,, etc.etc.etc... But I'd have to say it was Johnny that started me on the road.
What equipment do you use?
Guitars
- Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Gibson ES135LE
- Fender NOS 56' Custom Shop Stratocaster
- Fender Strat Plus
- Fender American Standard Telecaster
- Taylor 341CE Acoustic
- Alvarez Yari DY78
- Takemine CD132CS Classical
Amps:
- Marshall JTM60 2x12
- Fender Hot Rod Deville (4x10)
- Fender Blues Jr.
FX:
- Line 6 delay modeler
- Line 6 modulation modeler
Recording:
- Roland VS880EX w/Dedicated CD-burner
Misc:
- Boss DR-5 Sequencer
- Various PA / Sound reinforcement gear
Anything else?
Hope you enjoy my music, I've certainly had fun creating it.
