Musician Dictionary

Ray Columbus

New Zealand singer (1942–2016)

DescriptionNew Zealand singer (1942–2016)
Source: Wikidata
Born1942-11-04
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceChristchurch Christchurch
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2016-11-29
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathAuckland Snells Beach
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaNew Zealand
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryNZ
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipNew Zealand
Source: Wikidata
Occupationtelevision presenter talent manager singer music executive
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Genrespop music
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsZodiac Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofRay Columbus & The Invaders Ray Columbus & The Art Collection Ray Columbus And The Stargazers Ray Columbus & the Invaders
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AwardsOfficer of the Order of the British Empire New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Columbus Columbus R. R. Columbus Ray Ray Columbus, OBE

Links

Identifiers

mbid: 35f60944-7a09-4b1a-a8b3-af4a18b6e3d6 · wikidata: Q7297345 · discogs: 287834 · isni: 0000000462364395

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