Ray Stevens
Ray Stevens
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Ray Price is a well-known American country music singer and songwriter. He was born on August 12, 1926.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: December 23, 1932 - Donnybrook, Queensland, Australia
Died: July 28, 2021
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Ray Stevens is an Australian singer-songwriter known for his unique voice and blend of country, folk, and pop music.
Early Life and Background
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Stevens was born in Donnybrook, Western Australia. His family moved to the rural area of Chidlow when he was a young boy. He started singing at church services and local events. Stevens' mother died when he was just two years old, and his father remarried.
Major Accomplishments
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Stevens began performing in 1953, and by 1961 he had made his first record. In the late 1960s, he released several albums of Australian folk songs, including "Australia's Folk Heritage" (1969). Stevens has been involved in various projects, such as composing scores for the television series "The Flying Doctors." He also has a number of notable acting roles to his name.
Notable Works or Actions
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Stevens' music career took off in the 1970s with hits like "Stuck on You" and "Mistress of Mine." His unique voice and style have earned him numerous awards and nominations, including multiple Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards.
Impact and Legacy
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Ray Stevens has left an indelible mark on Australian music. He is widely regarded as one of the country's most influential musicians. His work continues to inspire new generations of artists.
Quotes by Ray Stevens
Bill Justis was a saxophone player, good musician, arranger, and friend of mine who had a big hit called 'Raunchy.'
They call him the Streak, he likes to turn the other cheek. He’s always making the news, wearing just his tennis shoes.
Take the wonder drug that cures all your ills, take Jeremiah Peabody’s polyunsaturated, quick dissolving, fast acting, pleasant tasting, green and purple pills.
The human brain is a funny thing: it’s very susceptible to tempo and melody. You put the right words to it, and it becomes very influential.
Osama, yo Mama didn’t raise you right. When you were young, she must have wrapped your turban too tight.
There is none so blind as he who will not see. We must not close our minds, we must let our thoughts be free. For every hour that passes by, we know the world gets a little bit older, it’s time to realize that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.