Brian Ray

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

What do Etta James and Paul McCartney have in common? The answer is Brian Ray, the talented guitarist (and bass guitarist) who has been an essential piece of both of their bands! Brian also has an extensive vintage guitar collection, so get ready for some gear talk with Greg!
1:06 - Brian’s INSANE guitar collection, and the allure and beauty of vintage guitars
8:00 - Brian’s indoctrination into Rock ’n Roll
20:21 - The blessing and importance of parents’ loving support, and Brian’s progression as a Rock ’n Roll pirate
25:20 - Etta James and Brian Ray
31:40 - The mystique of 1950-era Burst Les Pauls, and Greg’s vintage Strat & Tele
42:40 - Brian’s personal and professional relationship with Paul McCartney, what it’s like performing with the group, and so much more
59:43 - Brian’s signature guitars
63:37 - Plans for the future
Total Length: 68:20

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1. Brian Ray (00:00:00)

2. Brian’s INSANE guitar collection, and the allure and beauty of vintage guitars (00:01:06)

3. Brian’s indoctrination into Rock ’n Roll (00:08:00)

4. The blessing and importance of parents’ loving support, and Brian’s progression as a Rock ’n Roll pirate (00:20:21)

5. Etta James and Brian Ray (00:25:20)

6. The mystique of 1950-era Burst Les Pauls, and Greg’s vintage Strat & Tele (00:31:40)

7. Brian’s personal and professional relationship with Paul McCartney, what it’s like performing with the group, and so much more (00:42:40)

8. Brian’s signature guitars (00:59:43)

9. Plans for the future (01:03:37)