Biography

Danny Ray was born on March 22, 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He was married to Rosemarie. He died on February 2, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia, USA.

Still emceeing concerts in 2011 at age 76.

Worked with James Brown from 1960 until the music legend died on Christmas Day 2006. Ray became famous for draping a cape over the performer at the end of his signature tune 'Please, Please, Please'.

Has one brother, and three sisters.

[his standard emcee introduction for music legend James Brown] Right about now, it's star time! Are you ready for star time? Yes! Introducing, ladies and gentlemen, the man who has given the world over 44 golden soul classics, tunes that will never die. Tunes like 'Try Me', 'Please, Please, Please', 'I Feel Good', 'Papa's Got A Brand New Bag', 'Sex Machine', 'Big Payback', 'Get Up Offa That Thang', 'Don't Be A Dropout', and 'Say It Loud, I'm Black And I'm Proud'! I introduce you to the hardest-working man in show biz, ladies and gentlemen, the Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown!