Ray Columbus | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Columbus on television in the early 1970s | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 4 November 1942 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Died | 29 November 2016 (aged 74) Snells Beach, New Zealand |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Television host Music Manager |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1959–2015 |
| Labels | Zodiac |
| Formerly of | Ray Columbus & The Invaders |
Raymond John Patrick Columbus OBE (4 November 1942 – 29 November 2016) was a New Zealand Benny Award-winning singer and songwriter, television host, music manager and entertainer, with a career spanning six decades. As the lead singer of surf music band Ray Columbus & the Invaders, his best-known hit was "She's A Mod" in 1964.