Artist description Ray DeTone's band is a power trio playing an ethereal fusion of progressive rock, metal, industrial, hiphop, blues ,and bluegrass with a kick-ass rock-n-roll backbeat. Although there are a lot of odd time signatures and complex passages,melody and passion are the paramount forces in Ray's eclectic blend of styles.

Music Style Instrumental Rock Fusion mixed with metal blues and hiphop

Musical Influences Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Hackett, Jan Akkerman

Similar Artists Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, Dixie Dregs, Satriani

Artist History Ray has played guitar with Paul Dianno (IRON MAIDEN), RONNIE SPECTOR, the cast of FAME,and members of STEVE VAI's band, BILLY JOEL's band, IGGY POP's band and BILLY SQUIER's band to name a few.He was also featured in Guitar Player Magazine in March 1998.Drummer Michael Sciotto (Belladonna, From THe Fire, Duncan, John McCoy)and Bassist Rick Mullen (Van Morrison, Commander Cody, Don McClean)handle the rhythm section.?

Group Members Ray DeTone - Electric & Acoustic guitars, keyboards,bass Michael Sciotto - DrumsRick Mullen - BassAdditional players: Van Romanine -The Steve Morse Band; Ric Prince; Dave Keyes; Adam Holzman - Miles Davis' Bandˇ

Instruments Guitar Bass Drums

Albums STRANGE WORLD(2001) ONCE MORE...WITH FEELING!!!(1998)

Press Reviews "...after listening to this CD (Once More...With Feeling!!!)over and over again, I'm a Ray DeTone fan! His fingers fly all over the fretboard smoothly and tastefully.The best part is the ease with which he plays different musical stylesincluding but not l imited to,rock, metal, jazz, fusion, acoustic and country.The vocal track, Up On The Wire, is a fine showcase for Ray's voice and songwriting.The bottom line is if your a fan of guitarists, I highly recommend you give a listen toRay DeTone." excerpts from More Sugar Jan. 1999?Ray DeTone, the guitarist who kicked some ass playing in Paul Dianno?s(Iron Maiden) band ,Killers, has released an instrumental guitar record that is greatly produced and contains some great tracks!Ten tracks of pure guitar ... in the likes of Jeff Beck ... a bit of Satriani.Cool stuff!!! ?excerpt The Aquarian Weekly March 3,1999o

Additional Info CD Available at GUITAR9.com , cdbaby.com , raydetone.com

Location Yonkers, NY - USA

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