Ray Staar
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Ray Staar has been "in the business" since landing a job doing lights at the legendary Whisky-a-Go-Go on the Sunset Strip in 1966. He traveled extensively with the crew of The Association throughout the late '60's, ran nightclubs and produced radio and TV commercials throughout much of the '70's and '80's. Ray has written songs solo and collaborated with the likes of David Frieberg (Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Starship), Terry Kirkman (the Association), John Blakeley (the Sandals) and Grammy winning producer/writer Rick Nowels. He lives in San Francisco with his wife, family and a menagerie of pets.Have you performed in front of an audience?I play live in my studio. I also play dead in my studio sometimes. Very seldom, however, do I do either in public.
Your musical influences
Les Paul, Buddy Holly, Bobby Darin, Elvis, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Tom Petty, Pete Elman, John Blakeley, Rick Nowels and a host of others.What equipment do you use?
Sonar 3 PE, Roland 2080, 1080, R8, Kurzweil 250, 2000 and 2000 vp. Lots of techie gear and one, very old and tired nylon string guitar.Hey
Thanks for posting on our board. I understand what you're getting at with the covers and stuff. We're working on a few originals now, as I speak. They'll be on the site soon enough. I have a few solo originals on my own site at www.soundclick.com/tracylalonde. feel free to check those out if you wish.
Thanks again,
Tracy
-guitarist for Gong 357All comments (2)
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What's up? Now THIS is rock. Nice work man. Good instrumentals, good vocals and lyrics. I love rock like this. If you get a chance, please check out my songs too. I only have my hiphop songs at my site, but if you go...please listen to what I'm saying...I don't want to be pigeon-holed into that category of materialistic/violent mumbo-jumbo lyrics. I also sing, play piano, sax, and am re-learning the guitar, so my influences come from everywhere...especially music like yours. I appreciate what you're doing. If you don't want to listen to me, no love lost. Keep playing... Rico