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Born: John Alvin Ray

in Dallas, Ore.

JOHNNIE RAY

Johnnie Ray in 1983 with Roxy and Darcelle [Left] and the cast/crew at Darcelle XV 1983. Below is ad in The Oregonian newspaper.

citations & references:

• Johnnie Ray (1927-1990) (oregonencyclopedia.org)

• Before Elvis, there was Johnnie Ray. Meet Oregon’s ‘father of rock & roll’ - OPB

• Exploring the legacy of Oregon musician Johnnie Ray - OPB

• The life of Johnnie Ray, an Oregon-born ‘50s singing sensation, is explored in OPB documentary - oregonlive.com

• Johnnie Ray Papers

• Johnnie Ray Papers - different collection

• Johnnie Ray - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki

• Johnnie Ray - Hollywood Star Walk - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

• queerplaces - Johnnie Ray (elisarolle.com)

• Albany Newspaper, Long Forgotten

• Johnnie Ray IMBD

• Ray, Johnnie (actually, John Alvin) | Encyclopedia.com

• Johnnie Ray Facts - Beat Crave

• Johnnie Ray age, hometown, biography | Last.fm

• Johnnie Ray - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

• Johnnie Ray – Johnnie Ray's Greatest Hits (youtube.com)

• Johnnie Ray, Balladeer of the 1950s, Dies at 63 - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

• OPB Documentary: Johnnie Ray | The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon