Ray Columbus

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Ray Columbus, OBE (born 4 November 1942, Christchurch, New Zealand – died 29 November 2016, Auckland, New Zealand) was a New Zealand singer, songwriter, television host, music manager and entertainer, with a career spanning six decades. He was the lead singer of Ray Columbus & The Invaders, known for their hit single "[url=https://www.discogs.com/master/467588-Ray-Columbus-And-The-Invaders-Shes-A-Mod]She's a Mod" released in 1964.

After the Invaders, he launched a solo career in NZ and, for 18 months, in the US. From 1968 onwards he was heavily involved in artist management, working for Phil Warren until 1972, then on his own. He discovered the NZ band Zed[/url] in the late 1990s, featuring the son of one of his 60's clients, Suzanne Lynch. For many years, he was also the writers' representative on the board of the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA).

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She's a Mod

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Till We Kissed

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We Want A Beat

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Kick Me

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Polka Dot Resistance

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18 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

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2007
1970
1966
1965

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November 17, 2007

Montecristo Room

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

  • 1. Kick Me (I Think I'm Dreaming)

  • 2. Now You Shake(Ray Columbus & The Invaders cover)

  • 3. I'm Finding Out(Ray Columbus & The Invaders cover)

  • 4. Yo-Yo(Ray Columbus & The Invaders cover)

  • 5. The Crunch(The Challenge cover)


February 1, 1970

Redwood Park

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand


January 31, 1970

Redwood Park

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand


February 1, 1966

Caravan of Stars '66

Wellington Town Hall

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand


February 1, 1966

Caravan of Stars '66

Wellington Town Hall

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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Ray Columbus has released 5 albums between 1966 and 1989. Notable releases include She's A Mod / Mod Rap, Ray Columbus His 14 Greatest Hits, Hold Me. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Ray Columbus' most-played tracks include She's a Mod, Till We Kissed, We Want A Beat, Kick Me, Polka Dot Resistance. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

Ray Columbus, OBE (born 4 November 1942, Christchurch, New Zealand – died 29 November 2016, Auckland, New Zealand) was a New Zealand singer, songwriter, television host, music manager and entertainer, with a career spanning six decades. He was the le... Read the full biography on this page.

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