Ray Weston

Ray Weston
Birth name	Ray Weston
Born	Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Genres	Rock, alternative, jazz, funk
Occupation(s)	Musician, arranger, producer
Instruments	Drums, percussion
Years active	1980s–present
Labels	EMI, IRS
Associated acts	Wishbone Ash, Tom Jones, Iron Butterfly, Ultravox, Bay City Rollers, The Armoury Show, Fire Next Time, Right Said Fred, Alternative TV, Hautewerk, Jason Feddy
Website	Official website
Notable instruments
Yamaha Drums Gretch Drums Zildjian Cymbals Vic Firth Drum Sticks Drum Art Snare Drums

Ray Weston is a Scottish drummer, most noted for his work with Wishbone Ash.

Weston began his drumming career studying with the legendary Scottish drummer George McGowan as well as London great Bob Armstrong, whose former students include such luminaries as Oasis's Alan White, and The Who's Zak Starkey (also the son of Ringo Starr from The Beatles). After performing in numerous Scottish bands, Ray moved to London in the 1980s, where he met Martin Turner. He quickly established himself as a session musician, performing in the studio with such artists as Del Shannon, Mick Jones, Andy Summers, Bill Wyman, Cliff Richard, Björk and Gavin Rossdale. Additionally, Ray Weston (on drums) toured with Ultravox keyboard player Billy Currie, under the name Ultravox, before Currie decided on the side-project Humania. In 1990 Weston once again met with Martin Turner who requested he replace Steve Upton in Wishbone Ash.

Weston joined Wishbone Ash for the Strange Affair album and subsequent tour (of which the Live in Chicago album was made). On leaving in 1993, he continued work as a session player and joined the house bands for Viva Cabaret with Tom Jones, The Jack Dee Show, The Paul Merton Show and An Audience with... Freddie Starr. He rejoined Wishbone Ash in 1997, and recorded several albums with the band, including Bona Fide and Clan Destiny, before leaving once again in 2007.

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