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Ray Herndon
Born (1960-07-14) July 14, 1960 (age 63)
OriginArcadia neighborhood of
Singer/songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar,
Years active1964–present
LabelsDualtone Records
MCA Records
Compendia Records
Member ofMcBride & the Ride
Formerly ofLyle Lovett's Large Band
J. David Sloan and the Rogues
Websitewww.thebash.com/country/the-herndon-brothers

Ray Herndon (born July 14, 1960) is an American country singer/songwriter and guitarist known mainly for playing with Lyle Lovett's Large Band and McBride & the Ride.

Early life and education

Ray Herndon grew up in an Arizona musical family. His father, Brick Herndon, also from a musical family, was a musician, band leader and owner of a

houseband, J. David Sloan and the Rogues.[2] The Rogues were a cover band of country hits with swing and jazz influences.[6]

Career

The Rogues were invited to play at the 1983

Jon Randall Stewart, Sonya Isaacs and Clint Black). Herndon called the 2021 iteration "almost Zen-like." In February, 2022, the band had their first Nashville concert in 20 years.[16][10][17]

During his Nashville years, he was an active songwriter. His major successes included co-writing

Radio Shack.[14] Besides Chesney, he has written songs for Aaron Tippin, Lee Greenwood, Linda Davis, Sonya Isaacs and McBride & the Ride.[2]

Return to Arizona

After his time as a Nashville songwriter,

SIRIUS and introduced by Steven Van Zandt.[21] Other participants included Hank Williams Jr., Shooter Jennings, Tony Furtado, and Tony Joe White.[22] In 2008, he was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.[23] In 2015 Herndon returned to the recording studio. Former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods, to showcase Arizona in a different light, "rounded up a cast of Phoenix-area all-stars" and cut an album called Grant Woods' The Project. Herndon sang What Else Could I Do.[24][25] After his mother died in 2017 he bought out his brothers and became the sole owner of the restaurant, which has been family owned since 1975.[26] He has remained active in the local Arizona music scene with mentoring young artists[27] and 2022 performances with Matt Rollings[28] and a tribute to Jerry Riopelle.[29] On Herndon's decision to leave Nashville and return to Arizona, Lyle Lovett commented:

Someone as immensely talented as Ray Herndon chooses to live where he's from, to run his family's business and uphold his family's legacy. That's where life is for Ray. And I just admire that greatly.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Musical stars with Arizona connections". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  2. ^ a b c "Ray Herndon Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
  3. ^ "McBride & the Ride Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
  4. ^ a b c Crowley, Larry. "RIBS REVISITEDCOUNTRY MUSIC SIMMERS AT HERNDONS' HANDLEBAR-J". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
  5. ^ Leatherman, Benjamin. "Mr. Lucky's Oral History: 55 Years of Wild Tales From Phoenix's Iconic Country Nightclub". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  6. ^ a b "Lyle Lovett - Feel like going home - Page 5 of 5". No Depression. 2003-09-01. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  7. ^ a b c Masley, Ed. "Lyle Lovett on his new album '12th of June' and how a Phoenix house band changed his life". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
  8. ^ Coughlin, Kevin. "Lyle Lovett and His Band loom Large in Morristown | Morristown Green". Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  9. ^ Smith, Micah. "Lyle Lovett". www.jacksonfreepress.com. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  10. ^ a b Trigger (2021-03-10). "90's Country Trio 'McBride & The Ride' to Ride Once Again". Saving Country Music. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  11. ^ "Locals Only: Arizona Country Music - American Twang, State By State -- Joe Sixpack's Guide To Hick Music". www.slipcue.com. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  12. ^ "Lovett or Leave It!". Door County Pulse. 2019-07-21. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  13. ^ Crowley, Larry. "HAPPY DAYS AT THE HANDLEBARAFTER BURNIN' UP THE ROAD, MCBRIDE AND THE RIDE ARE FINALLY ON SACRED GROUND". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  14. ^ a b Morris 1/12/2005, Edward. "Ray Herndon Ready for the Spotlight". CMT News. Retrieved 2022-06-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ISBN 978-0-87930-475-1
    . p.296
  16. ^ "McBride & The Ride To Play First Nashville Show In 20 Years". MusicRow.com. 2022-01-27. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  17. ^ "McBride & The Ride Full Tour Schedule 2022 & 2023, Tour Dates & Concerts – Songkick". www.songkick.com. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  18. ^ "Herndon Family & Handlebar J". Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
  19. ^ "Arizona Country Roads". PHOENIX magazine. 2014-07-01. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
  20. ^ "Handlebar J events".
  21. ^ Waylon Jennings tribute[1]
  22. ^ "RolandNote.com: The Ultimate Country Music Database". rolandnote.com. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
  23. ^ "Inductees". Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  24. ^ Grant Woods' the Project - Michael Nitro - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn, 2015-05-14, retrieved 2022-06-21
  25. ^ Masley, Ed. "Former Attorney General Grant Woods shares musical side". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  26. ^ Sole owner of HBJ[2]
  27. ^ deFabry, Megan (2021-09-13). "The Rise of Josh Scott". Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  28. ^ Cristi, A. A. "Matt Rollings Comes Home To Phoenix". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  29. ^ Masley, Ed. "'He was like Phoenix's Elvis': How Valley musicians honor an adopted local legend". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
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