Drummer Bill Ray, originally from Mississippi, has toured the world with various bands and is best known for his position as Ike Turner's drummer during the last 7 years of his illustrious life. In 2007 the album "Risin' With The Blues", Ike Turner's final release that Bill played on won a Grammy for "Best Traditional Blues".

He currently resides in Ocean Beach (San Diego). Aside from Skirt Alert, BR performs with the "Ike Band" The Kings of Rhythm, Bill Magee (Blues), and his own band The Journeymen.

Some video of Bill

Live at NorthSea Jazz, 2002 (w/ Ike Turner)