Little Ray

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Little Ray also known as Ray Jimenez, (b. - ) was an East Los Angeles, Chicano rock musician, prominent in the 1960s who sang up tempo Rhythm and Blues. Little Ray was born in Delano, California. His first record was “There’s Something On Your Mind.”

Little Ray sang briefly with Thee Midnighters, another East Los Angeles band. He then sang with Little Ray & the Progressions, which became the Little Ray Revue.

References

• [The Old Barrio Guide to Lowrider Music]
• [Little Ray - East L.A. Superstar of the 60s]
• Molina & Firme [A Pioneer of the East L.A. Sound Lil' Ray Jimenez]
• CD Nuestra Navidad [link]

 

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