Ray White

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Ray White is a rock and blues guitarist most well-known as a member of Frank Zappa's touring ensembles. He was drafted into Zappa's band in the fall of 1976, being featured on rhythm guitar and vocals, forming a memorable vocal harmony partnership with Ike Willis on later tours in 1980 and 1984. He participated on such albums as Zappa in New York (featuring a powerful lead vocal on "The Illinois Enema Bandit"), Tinsel Town Rebellion, You Are What You Is amongst others in Zappa's voluminous catalogue. Ray also played himself (though only referred to by Tommy Chong as "Ray") in the Cheech & Chong movie "Nice Dreams". Tommy did ask Ray how Frank was while he was rolling a joint in the kitchen.

Ray has also worked with jam-oriented groups like KVHW, Don't Push the Clown and Umphrey's McGee since his contributionsNpk417 03:21, 12 December 2006 (UTC) to the Zappa band, and has more recently worked with a variety of Michigan artists, including former Rare Earth Drummer Bob Weaver, as well as members of the funk/fusion combo Generic Produce.