Reggie Lee Ray

Joe fuckin’ Strummer...

Five years ago today, we lost one of the great ones. He was one of your heroes even if you didn't know it. Fuck, he was one of your heroes even if you didn't know his fucking name. But he probably kn...
Posted by Reggie Lee Ray on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:14:00 PST

Reggie Lee Raydio 5: Kirsty MacColl...

"One of the most alluring and technically proficient harmony pop singers England ever produced..." That's how Ira Robbins of the Trouser Press described Kirsty MacColl, and who are you to argue with h...
Posted by Reggie Lee Ray on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:56:00 PST

Reggie Lee Raydio 4: Otis and The Bar-Kays

Forty years ago today, on December 10, 1967, Otis Redding died when his plane crashed into the icy waters of Lake Monona in Madison, WI. Also killed in the crash were 4 members of his ace backing band...
Posted by Reggie Lee Ray on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:37:00 PST

Reggie Lee Raydio 3: Twofer Tuesday!

If it's Tuesday, it's time for back-to-back action on Reggie Lee Raydio!"Saints and Sinners" - Johnny and the Self Abusers"Dead Vandals" - Johnny and the Self AbusersSimple Minds' guitarist Charlie Bu...
Posted by Reggie Lee Ray on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:58:00 PST

Reggie Lee Raydio 2: Thanks!

In honor of Turkey Day, here's a collection of "Thankful" tunes for ya to enjoy whilst ya fight over the drumstick and stuffing..."I Wanna Thank You" - Five RoyalsThe pride of Winston-Salem, North Car...
Posted by Reggie Lee Ray on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:14:00 PST

Reggie Lee Raydio 1: That Sentimental Feeling

A few weeks back, I threatened y'all with a vinyl onslaught since the Misses bought me a USB turntable. A couple of ya have actually called bullshit on me cuz I haven't delivered the hot wax. Well, he...
Posted by Reggie Lee Ray on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:36:00 PST

Thinking of John...

When John and I first moved to Chicago (along with that other guy, Ernesto or something), we needed a drummer.So John made up some flyers. "Wanted: Clem Burke" - and he included a nice cartoon of Clem...
Posted by Reggie Lee Ray on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:27:00 PST

Sliwinski: GUILTY

Hey, folksJeannette Sliwinski, the woman who murdered John, Doug and Michael was convicted of Reckless Homicide.Thanks for all your love and support. We all miss them so much.......
Posted by Reggie Lee Ray on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:30:00 PST

Settle down, Cubs Fan

I've been in Chicago for about 10 years now, and let me just say this town should be called Bandwagon City. It's really quite pathetic - I grew up in WNY with the Bills and the Sabres, and then lived ...
Posted by Reggie Lee Ray on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:00:00 PST