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Musician Reveals His One-Song Audition for Paul McCartney’s Band Was at the Super Bowl
In a new interview with Guitar World, Ray explained how he landed the gig playing in McCartney’s band. 🎬 SIGN UP for ...
Brian Ray’s audition to join Paul McCartney’s band was a live performance – at the Super Bowl
The multi-instrumentalist didn't have long to prepare for one of the most public auditions in the history of rock and roll ...
“Paul’s basslines are iconic, not technically challenging”: How McCartney’s sidekick Brian Ray juggles bass and guitar
In 2024, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea hailed McCartney as the “greatest rock bassist”. Speaking on Ted Danson and ...
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Brian Ray on navigating nerves while learning the ropes in Paul McCartney’s band
As 2024 comes to an end, we’re celebrating the year in guitar by highlighting our 20 biggest stories of the year. Guitar Player thanks you for reading and looks forward to bringing you more ...
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“Why don’t you just play it the same way each time?” Paul McCartney asked Brian Ray why he performed a Beatles song like this. Here's what he said
When Brian Ray joined Paul McCartney’s band in 2002, he was tasked with learning more than 40 songs — in one week. “Fortunately, I listened to the Beatles nonstop throughout my life ...
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Former TN officer, wife charged with child abuse
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, special agents were brought in to investigate 26-year-old Brian Ray and his wife, 23-year-old Alexandra Elkins, after the Department of Children ...
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Brian Ray on the only time Paul McCartney and John Lennon got writer's block
As 2024 comes to an end, we’re celebrating the year in guitar by highlighting our 20 biggest stories of the year. Guitar Player thanks you for reading and looks forward to bringing you more ...