Guitar Interactive Magazine | 4 months ago

Brian Ray has lived the rock 'n' roll dream. From tearing it up with Etta James as a wide-eyed teenager to holding down the low end for Paul McCartney, Ray's résumé reads like a fantasy drafted by any self-respecting guitar geek. But now, with the release of his new solo album 'My Town,' Ray is stepping out from the shadows and into the spotlight, proving that he's not just a supporting player in someone else's band, but a bonafide frontman with stories of his own to tell. Guitar Interactive Magazine's Jonathan Graham chats exclusively with Brian Ray to discuss the making of 'My Town' and much more.

Interview Chapters

0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - The Inspiration Behind "My Town"
1:11 - Evolution of the Album
2:25 - "Pirate Radio" and Its Personal Significance
3:00 - Early Musical Influences
3:19 - The Impact of a Transistor Radio
5:18 - Discovering Wolfman Jack
5:59 - Influences of Rhythm and Blues
7:01 - Writing Songs on the Road
7:36 - Recording the First Track of the Album
8:21 - Sequencing the Album
8:57 - Stevie Van Zant's Involvement
10:13 - Special Guests on the Album
10:35 - Collaborations with Smokey Robinson
13:04 - Instruments Used on the Album
13:37 - Vintage Guitar Collection
20:39 - Gibson Guitar Collaborations
24:52 - Learning from Etta James
30:16 - Auditioning for Paul McCartney
31:04 - Performing at the Super Bowl with Paul McCartney
35:16 - Recording at Abbey Road Studios
36:04 - Recreating Beatles Music Live
37:59 - Paul McCartney's Musical Advice
40:52 - Hopes for Touring "My Town" in the UK
41:58 - Closing Remarks

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