Ray was lead guitarist / song writer with "Ya Ya" releasing two studio albums between 1984 and 1988 signed to Warner Brothers. Touring the albums extensively around the world. He then went on to work as a session musician through the 90's working with members of Whitesnake/Iron Maiden/Hollis and Foreigner to name a few. His biggest achievement was signing his first record deal to Scotti Brothers USA in 1984 and having the first single from the album in a major movie. Ray says "What better way to relive those early years than playing in Reckless."