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Marty McCray
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Member Since6/2/2007
Band Websitehttp://mccraym.tripod.com
Band MembersI have had a recording studio since 1982 called RANDOM PRESSURE SOUND STUDIOS. For my original material I tend to play all the instruments unless the song calls for a part that I don't feel I can do well enough. For drum parts I'll call on Andy Campbell and Norm Whitehurst. For keyboards it's Dan Pettis. For Harp It's Cliff Ashmon. For Bass it's Jeff Munkers. The Kooltones are Jeff Munkers -Bass and vocals Andy Campbell-Drums and vocals Jon Lindahl-Midi Guitar and vocals Mac's Blue 5 are Jeff Munkers -bass and vocals Andy Campbell -Drums Cliff Ashmon-Harp and vocals Dan Pettis- Hammond organ and vocals The Dung Beatles are Jeff Munkers -bass and vocals Andy Campbell-percussion, Keyboards, guitar and vocals Dean Gleason-guitar and vocals Norm Whitehurst-drums, percussion and vocals I also have an ongoing recording project where I do other originals and cover tunes just for fun with Dean Gleason and Oscar Olson. I am proud to be a member of ASCAP The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. I have had many of my original songs placed in Movies and Television shows over the years.
InfluencesChet Atkins, Les Paul,The Beatles, The Monkees, John Fogerty, Mark Farner, Neil Schon, Carlos Santana, Billy Gibbons,David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Toni Iommi, Hendrix, Clapton, Peter Green, Little Walter, Alice Cooper, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Ken Hensley, Greg Rolie, Ronnie Montrose, Robin Trower,Doyle Bramhall, Neil Finn, Neil Young, Phil Collins (Genesis years), Peter Gabriel, Yes, Gentle Giant, Aimee Mann, The Grays,Spocks Beard, Porcupine Tree, and more.
Sounds LikeAll my influences rolled up in a ball and into my recording studsio.
Record LabelUnsigned


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Nov 6 2009 8:45P
HINGS with the KOOLTONES Oregon City
Nov 7 2009 8:45P
HINGS with the KOOLTONES Oregon City
Nov 13 2009 8:45P
HINGS with the KOOLTONES Oregon City
Nov 14 2009 8:45P
HINGS with THE KOOLTONES Oregon City
Dec 13 2009 8:45P
HINGS with the HIPWAITERS Oregon City
Dec 14 2009 8:45P
HINGS with the HIPWAITERS Oregon City
Dec 31 2009 8:00P
Red Lion Convention Center with the KOOLTONES Portland

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   About Marty McCray
I was lucky enough to grow up with parents that loved music. They weren't musicians but my Grandmother and my Mom and her sisters had an uncanny ability to harmonize like the Andrew Sisters or the McGuire Sisters. My Dad was an electronics wiz who liked to stay up with the latest gadgets so in 1959 we had a Revere Reel to Reel tape recorder. When I was old enough I commandeered the recorder and started experimenting. Christmas of 1964 my older Brother Mike got an Old Kraftsman acoustic guitar as a gift but never really did anything with it. It "somehow" wound up in my closet for a couple of years. Eventually I got hit with the bug to play music. I was already a die hard Beatles and Monkees fanatic thanks to my older Sister Debbie. So I taught myself how to play. Took a few lessons. Enough to learn c-f and g and I was on my way. In early 1970 my Mom answered an add in a local paper for a guitarist . I could just barely make my way through songs at that time but the band were pretty much my age and managed by an established professional Accordion teacher. It was here that I would meet my lifelong friend Andy Campbell who was playing drums. We were all in 7th grade. Only played one gig with them in February of 1970. We were called the Dynamics. I lost touch with Andy for about a year but during that time I enlisted my older cousin Jeff Munkers and taught him everything I knew on guitar. My younger cousin Dean had started playing drums and our other cousin Randy wanted to sing so we formed a band...VINTAGE 57. Don't ask where the name came from. It's lost in the mist of time. We played one or two gigs with Randy and then he quit and we played a couple more without him. Unfortunately Dean was just a bit too young at the time (Ten). Jeff was 16. So we decided to look for another drummer and that's when I took a chance and tracked down Andy again. He agreed to meet with us and it was magic right from the very beginning. This was September of 1971. The day before we both started High School. Jeff and Andy and I have been best friends for 36 years!!! END OF PART ONE

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Marty McCray has 173 friends.
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 PoLLy RocKitZ !! 


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 TroyDog - JUNKYARD DOGS 


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Bruce Wayne Short

Bruce Wayne Short



Nov 9 2009 11:22 PM

"The Pizza Dance"...and work it...and work it...and work it...,
 

*Smile*~LiLi is Me~

*Smile*~LiLi is Me~



Oct 13 2009 12:20 AM


 

HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT DAY MARTY :) XO
PoLLy RocKitZ !!

Molly McCray



Sep 25 2009 7:50 PM

Hey Dad! Can you call Mom and see when the dang phones are gonna be fixed!? lol
Chris Leonhard

Chris Leonhard



Aug 19 2009 11:29 PM

Maybe I'll bring it next time I come to see the 'Tones.
Joey Bootz™

Joey Gagnier



Aug 18 2009 8:52 PM

Hey Marty, I was checking out some differnt things on Youtube and thought you might like this. This guy is pretty talented at air taping.





RPWL

RPWL



Aug 6 2009 10:15 PM

brandnew DVD "the rpwl LIVE experience" out now!!!
www.rpwl.de
also added new tour dates..
love and peace
watch the preview:
taken from "the rpwl LIVE experience"

also watch out for:
"Parcivals Eye"
new solo project of RPWL bass player Chris Postl
Joey Bootz™

Joey Gagnier



Jul 31 2009 9:15 PM

In the first two week is when I plan on coming, so that will be perfect. I am gonna try and suprise my Dad a little early for his B-Day, and what a better way than to go and see some music! Anyway, thanks for the add bud and keep it rockin!
Joey Bootz™

Joey Gagnier



Jul 31 2009 8:59 PM

Glad to see your keeping the music alive man! Hopefully I get to go see you guys with my Dad in November when I visit! Keep on jammin!


                                           - Joey (Tom and Marys kid, heh)
PoLLy RocKitZ !!

Molly McCray



Jul 30 2009 3:35 AM

Hey Pops! When are you going to play a real show with Random Pressure??? I want to be there! :-) Love yA!
*Smile*~LiLi is Me~

*Smile*~LiLi is Me~



Jul 29 2009 12:14 AM


 

Hope you are finding a way to stay cool today Marty! ;)~
Bruce Wayne Short

Bruce Wayne Short



Jul 22 2009 7:23 PM

That Dude is SOOOOOO skiny now...., he turned sideways...., and hasn't been seen since !
 

Bruce Wayne Short

Bruce Wayne Short



Jul 20 2009 7:22 PM

The poor man has an eating disorder,Veal & Solo = that face !
Happy Birthday my friend
PoLLy RocKitZ !!

Molly McCray



Jul 17 2009 8:21 PM

Host unlimited photos at slide.com for FREE!

I love ya Dad
<3 Ur Special Daughter :-)
TroyDog - JUNKYARD DOGS

TroyDog - JUNKYARD DOGS



Jul 17 2009 2:46 PM

"You say it's your Birthday...!"

Happy B-Day Marty! Rock On! :)
BLUES BABY

BLUES BABY



Jul 17 2009 2:28 PM

HAPPY BIRHTDAY!!! Hope it is a good one for you. BB
Chel

Chel Claddagh



Jul 17 2009 2:28 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
PoLLy RocKitZ !!

Molly McCray



Jul 17 2009 3:30 AM

Hey Dad just wondering what time I should be at the club tomorrow night :-) Can't wait to hear you play! Love you lots <3

<3 ME
Bruce Wayne Short

Bruce Wayne Short



Jun 28 2009 8:41 PM

Mr McCray was on fire last night !
*Smile*~LiLi is Me~

*Smile*~LiLi is Me~



Jun 27 2009 3:46 PM

You guys are awesome :) Had tons of fun last night! thank ya!!!! see you next time and nice meeting you :)
PoLLy RocKitZ !!

Molly McCray



Jun 25 2009 5:48 AM

Hey Daddio! I was just wondering if you are coming to the house tomorrow after work... I will be home until about 3:45 since I have to pick up Josh. I would like to see ya before I go :-) Love ya!

<3 Molly
*Smile*~LiLi is Me~

*Smile*~LiLi is Me~



Jun 23 2009 3:43 PM

Thanks for the add Marty :) great music :)

I met Dana last night, she is very nice and pretty!!

Smile, JeraLi
PoLLy RocKitZ !!

Molly McCray



Jun 21 2009 4:02 AM

oh ya know, just cutting some people (Josh's Brother) out of our lives. He's not a good person for Josh to be around. We are both happier when he is not around :-)
Bruce Wayne Short

Bruce Wayne Short



Jun 17 2009 10:01 PM

You're the MAN !
 

Gregory Markel

Gregory Markel



Jun 1 2009 8:04 AM

Dreams are only dreams is fantastic.
Bruce Wayne Short

Bruce Wayne Short



May 29 2009 1:54 AM

My Man, my favorite Guitar Slinger, much love to ya
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