Tony Ray (Brazilian singer)
Antonio Carlos Ferreira (born June 13, 1964), known by his stage name Tony Ray, is a singer, musician and composer who first was known as a member of Jabuticaba STOCK Rock Band. He is considered one of the most versatile musicians of the Brazilian scene.
Early life
Antonio Carlos Ferreira was born on June 13, 1964. He is the son of Antonio Augusto Ferreira and Circe Aparecida Ferreira', who introduced him to music at the age of six years old. He took his nickname Tony Ray in 1998.
Career
Tony Ray began his professional career in 1978, when he was invited to be the bassist of the Band The New Beatles Boys. The band was formed by his friends from EEPG Brasílio Machado School in Madalena Village.
- In 1981, he formed a band called Jabuticaba Stock Rock Band.
- In 1985, after the dissolution of Jabuticaba Stock Rock Band, Tony Ray began his solo career. Later that year, RockStock Band was formed.
- In 1993, with many musicians acting in this group, RockStock Band changed its name to Impressão Digital Band.
- In 2000 and 2001, Tony Ray received invitations to work in the No Budget Band and The Jockers Band. He declined these offers, to focus on his family as well as new projects.
He is a multi-instrumentalist, who plays the keyboards, bass, guitar, drum and is a singer, as well as a composer. He wrote many songs including: Não Importa, Anos e Anos, Bebida Quente, Artigo 13, Não Vamos ao Trabalho and many others.
- In 2004, after a long period away from the stages, he formed a family band called, Ray's Gang Club Band. They perform Classic rock and Blues. The band consists of his Tony Ray (guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals), and his two sons Martha (drums) and Arthur (guitar and bass).
Personal Life
In 1989, he married his wife Deise. They had two children, Martha and Arthur.
Discography
- 1981 Jabuticaba Stock - Na Estrada (The Beatles Cover)
- 1984 Jabuticaba Stock
- 1984 Live - Far West Bar
- 1985 Não Importa (Single with Leptos Band)
- 1985 Não Importa - Interview (Interview at Imprensa FM - 102,5 SP)
- 1986 Live - Rockstock at Carapicuiba (with Uirá and Jô Domingos)
- 2004 Ray's Gang - Black Album (Classic Rock)
- 2006 Ray's Gang - Bebida Quente
- 2011 Ray's Gang - Mentes Ausentes
- 2012 Ray's Gang - Coletânea Arte no Beco - 1a. Edição - 16º Faixa
Bands
- The New Beatles Boys
- Jabuticaba Stock
- RockStock
- Banda Improviso
- Impressão Digital
- No Budget
- The Jockers
- Thathu's Brothers Band
- Steel Angels
- Ray's Gang Club Band