RAY GOMEZ

1953 Ray Gomez is born in Casablanca, Morocco. From early childhood, American music, rhythm & blues and jazz, in particular, Ray Charles, influence him. Surrounded by North African rhythms, Ray begins playing drums, followed by piano, and finally guitar. At age ten, he gives his first concert in front of 5,000 people, performs on radio stations, singing and playing music of “The Beatles.” 1965 Ray’s family migrates to Spain and at age 15, he joins the number-one instrumental group in Spain, “Los Pekenikes,” and wins the reputation of a being a young prodigy. 1971 At age 18, Ray’s band, "The Pop Tops," has an international hit, “Mamy Blue,” with three million copies sold worldwide, making it to number-one in Europe, South America and Israel. 1973 After meeting George Harrison, he is invited to England where he frequents the hangouts of the leading progressive musicians of the day, including Keith Emerson, read more...