Ray Columbus | |
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Background information | |
Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | 4 November 1942
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.