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Owens, Kevin “Ray” (16 August 1955-Present)

Vocalist from Manhattan, New York, who cut his teeth singing in groups with his siblings and participating in children’s theatre off Broadway.

In 1982, he replaced Harry Ray of Ray, Goodman & Brown on a temporary basis.  They performed “Ebony & Ivory” live with Paul McCartney in 1984.  Kevin sang backing vocals for many years for Luther Vandross.

In 1992, Harry died of a stroke and Kevin supplanted him on a permanent basis.  Billy Brown, Al Goodman and Kevin released Ray Goodman and Brown Live in 1992.

They added Larry “Ice” Winfree to their ranks and released Intimate Moments and A Moment With Friends in 2003.  Alicia Keys employed them as background vocalists on 2004’s “You Don’t Know My Name”.

On 4th February 2011, Billy, Kevin and Larry entertained at O’Rhys Pub in Naples, Italy.

Kevin is the CEO of New Image Entertainment and COO of Ray, Goodman and Brown’s label, Defouvus Music Group.

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