Ray's Story begins on a December 10, not too long before Phil's.  Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, he grew up in a musical family performing Bluegrass at the age of seven.  In high school, Ray was awarded the "Louis Armstrong" trophy for his guitar solo in the jazz band and he also placed first in the State of Maryland competition for his performance.  He has built a career out of playing professionally solo and in bands. His styles range from Rock to Chopin and Country to Oldies.  He has performed with such greats as:

Artist... With Hits...
Frankie Ford Sea Cruise, Hot & Lonely, Rockin' Pneumonia
Dennis Yost Lead singer of Classics IV - Spooky, Stormy, Traces, Everyday With You
Joey Dee and The Starlighters Peppermint Twist, Shout
Len Barry 1.2.3., Like A Baby, Bristol Stomp, Somwhere
Ronnie Dove Cry, Say You, Right or Wrong, One Kiss for Old Time's Sake
Ray Peterson Tell Laura I Love Her, The Wonder Of You, Corrina-Corrina, Fever
Johnny Tillotson Poetry in Motion, Dreamy Eyes, Talk Back Tremblin' Lips
Narvel Felts Lonely Teardrops, Drift Away, Reconsider Me
Johnny Thunder Here We Go Loop De Loop, Susie Q
Randy and The Rainbows Denise

Ray plays a Takamine acoustic and a Fender "Eric Clapton" Stratocaster through Fender and Crate amps!

waking at seven is the most recent of several band Ray has played in over the years.