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About Ray Benson
Benson founded the country music group Asleep at the Wheel in 1970 with Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston. The musician collaborated with other artists such as Willie Nelson. The band produced their first album “Beyond Time” in June 2003 under Koch Records and “Songs from a Stolen Spring” on October 18, 2014 on Bismeaux Records.
He also worked as a music producer and has produced the albums and singles of country musicians such as Carolyn Wonderland, Dale Watson, Aaron Neville and Brad Paisley.
He is the co-founder of American non-profit organization Rhythm and Blues Foundation which supports the upkeep of aging R&B artists. He became a board member and co-founder of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). He was also the host of the “Texas Music Scene” television show.
Family
He wed Jodi Benson in 1984 and they have two children together.
Honors
Benson is the winner of multiple Grammy Awards. The musician became a member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002. He was also awarded “The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award” in 1996.
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F.A.Q. about Ray Benson
When is his birthday?
Ray Benson's birthday is on March 16, 1951.
In how many days is his birthday?
Ray's birthday is in 326 days
How old is he?
He is 73 years old.
Where is Ray from?
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S..