Ray Columbus: The Modfather

The life and times of a New Zealand rock ’n’ roll pioneer.

When Christchurch band Ray Columbus And The Invaders chose their name, they could not have envisaged that they would quickly conquer Auckland in 1963, invade Australia in 1964, tour both countries with the Rolling Stones in 1965 and split that same year.
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Collection items

Ray Columbus and the Invaders publicity shot ex AC
Ray Columbus and the Invaders courtesy Audio Culture.

LINKS

Ray Columbus & The Invaders in 1962 Top Ray Columbus, Mac Jamieson, Centre Wally Scott; Bottom Pete Ward, Dave Russell

Ray Columbus & The Invaders in 1962 Top Ray Columbus, Mac Jamieson, Centre Wally Scott; Bottom Pete Ward, Dave Russell Photo: Courtesy: AudioCulture

Ray Columbus and the Invaders, MOTAT, Auckland, 1965

Ray Columbus and the Invaders, MOTAT, Auckland, 1965 Photo: Courtesy: AudioCulture

Ray Columbus

Ray Columbus Photo: Courtesy: AudioCulture