Ray Johnson
Ray Johnson can be heard playing the rhythmic piano parts on such classics as "Traveling Man" by Ricky Nelson and "Rambling Rose" by Nat "King" Cole. After several sessions with his brother, sax man Plas Johnson, Ray recorded several sides with soul singer Sam Cooke. Ray provided great insight on his own career, placing his main inspiration on his mother. He also talked about Cooke's last recording session before his tragic death in 1964.
Interview Date:
October 19, 2005
Date of Birth:
April 3, 1930
Deceased Date:
March 16, 2013
Job Title:
Musician, Keyboardist
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