On Guitar

   Live  at The State Theatre.

John and son John Jr. at the State Theatre.

Born and raised in Northern Virginia.  John has been in the music business for 40 years.  As one of the original "Raymen" of Link Wray and the Raymen, he made a name for himself as an outstanding musician and singer!  

     The End of practice, The room was hot and "Gassy"!! Hmmm? I wonder who did it??

Hugh And John at a Recent Practice.

John has made many friends in the music business over the years.

A Meeting With Doug And The Road Gang.

Me, Ed Cynar, Anton Fig, & Link at the 930 Club in Washington DC.

John continues to make music and is currently working on The Fender Benders new CD.

Photos 3rd Row left to right; Backstage with Kris Kristofferson, Lee, John & Doug Wray.  Link at The Wax, Link Wray, John & Doug Wray at home. Kris, Sherry Wray & Kevin Fitzmorris backstage at the Merryweather Post. Kevin wrote the lyrics for the Mercury Album. Doug Wray and John in the studio.

Bottom Row pictures are of single records by The Pack.   

    This is a copy of The Fender Benders Instrumental hit record in 1964. This record sold a lot and got constant airplay around the country. It is on Ray Vernon's label Vermillion Records. Link Wray played Rhythm  guitar on this tune and shared writers with John.

Another Release in 1964. Titled "These Times"  The Only "Face Value" Record!

  Here is a copy of Elvis's song Love Me, Recorded in 1978 on Link Wray's label Rumble Records. Link also produced this single. This recording appears on "I've Got The Cure" Our current CD. It has Doug Wray and Ruth Cynar doing the background work.    

Here is a Swedish Rock & Roll Magazine who did a review of "I've Got The Cure" They really dig Rockabilly and true classic Rock artist's! Thanks goes to Erik Petersson for the writeup.

   The Current CD 'I've Got The Cure" 

After A Recording Session With Anton Fig And Murf.

   A shot taken for the CD but with a Fender Strat.

Here is a Current Review by The Rockabilly Hall  Of Fame.

Heres a picture of a group John And Doug Wray formed called "Raw Hide" left to right are Bob Bowden, (drums) "Little Mike" (keyboards), John, Doug, And JD Fetzer one of the original Fender Benders from the early 50's (bass player).

  Here Is Another Version of The "Raw Hide" band with a Female Addition. Her Name Was Sally And She was With The group Only For a Short Time.

Here's A Group We Had For A While Called "Face Value" Around 1970. Top Of Stairs is Lee Jefferies, Ed Cynar, Ken Reyes, And John.

"Caught"!  "Lurkin" As John's Friend Kris Kristofferson used to Say.

John at age 11.

Letter of condolences from Anton Fig, a dear and special friend.

John favorite place...the beach.

John performing at Fleetwoods.