Ray should be recognized globally for his performance, energy, bass tone, and overall influence on the band's sound. A total killer on bass, in the same league as C. Squire, Greg Lake, Mont Campbell among other giants.
as an innovator and composers, RS should be mentioned with Jaco .anyone know why he preferred the P over the J? The music certainly warranted the latter
Sorry, just tapping a "thumbs up" button here ain't enough. This man has had a profound influence on my life. And I'm a keyboard player. Happiest of and healthiest of all birthdays, sir!
Damn, just got the news that Ray has passed away. A GG fanboy from back in the day, it was my pleasure to meet Ray when he was working on video games and I was with QSound Labs. An absolute sweetheart of a guy, just as you'd expect, and obviously a monster talent. RIP Ray, we won't forget.
everyone leaves sooner or later, but precious few can leave us a legacy as profound, subtle and powerful as Ray has done. rest in peace, you elegant monster.
A most Happy Birthday to you Ray Shulman. You are a bass playing wizard - not to mention a very talented multi instrumentalist. Your approach to bass is very unique and very tasty. I have learned several of your licks over the years. Just wonderful stuff. Happy Birthday and Happy Life to you.
Happy Birthday, Sir! The joy you and Gentle Giant brought me in the 70s and beyond cannot be expressed! Saw GG in Toronto back then. Day after the show I ran into Kerry browsing records at Sam the Record Man - what a thrill!
Happy birthday Ray..What you have achieved in music in incredible. Your bass lines are so original.. Saw you in Basel in 77, was very impressed... 45 years after, I'm a lot more impressed ! You still are my main influence on bass. Thank you !
RIP Ray Shulman, what terrible terrible news. Such an incredible musician- bass, violin, trumpet, guitar, vocals... what a blow to the world of music, he will be missed.
Happy Birthday Ray! And Thank You for all the Music you helped to create and that is now a positive part of the lives of so many people around the world. Long life to you, Ray!
Happy Birthday! You're the Man! Thanks for everything. Still listen to you guys at least once every couple of weeks or so. That's more than everyone but Radiohead. Sounding, not looking still the same after all these years - changing only in My memories not clear, One final thing. The song "Three Friends" on the album "Three Friends" is still the most beautiful music that I've ever heard. I've listened to it more than any song other song, and I still can't believe how perfect that it is.
Some of the greatest concerts I've ever seen were GG shows...and Ray's incredible bass sound always came through better than almost anyone else I saw. Great multi-instrumentalist and singer in one of the greatest bands of all time. Oh to have a time machine and see Ray and the boys again at the Shrine in L.A. circa 1977. Happy BD, Ray!
Happy Birthday Ray and RIP. We miss you so much. You were a true Giant and a brilliant musician and song writer. God bless you and your brothers and band mates always.
His music has made me very happy for some time so much that it has really hurt me that he is no longer with us but I will always remember him with a bass, playing a violin and singing at the same time... 😢❤️
Rest In Peace, Ray Shulman. We have the recordings that show what a wonderful musician you were. Thanks for the joy that you brought to us all. Long live Gentle Giant! God speed Ray.
Happy Birthday indeed.....and the world has as yet not seen anything like "Gentle giant" ever again......50 (!!!!) years on......Wow....what talent....
Happy birthday, Ray! You're bass playing has always been a great source of inspiration -- along with your overall breadth of talent on so many other instruments!
Underrated imo. He's definitely up there with Geddy and Squire.....maybe even more. Never saw Squire or Geddy pick up a violin or trumpet to play/finish a tune.
I don't think it's OTT to say Ray was one of the greatest virtuoso multi instrumentalist exponents of the last 50 years in progressive music his talent shines through those GG recordings like a beacon of light illuminating the 1970s through the decades of also-ran pretenders we see lauded these days , RIP Ray you left your mark !
Ray should be recognized globally for his performance, energy, bass tone, and overall influence on the band's sound. A total killer on bass, in the same league as C. Squire, Greg Lake, Mont Campbell among other giants.
as an innovator and composers, RS should be mentioned with Jaco
.anyone know why he preferred the P over the
J? The music certainly warranted the latter
R.I.P. to one of the greatest musicians this world has ever seen. Thank you Ray for everything
Happy birthday Ray! Thank you for a lifetime of ear-bugs and melodies that have stuck to my brain. You are the gold standard of a rock musician.
Sorry, just tapping a "thumbs up" button here ain't enough. This man has had a profound influence on my life.
And I'm a keyboard player.
Happiest of and healthiest of all birthdays, sir!
Can I just thumb up your comment as well, and then confirm the immense joy and respect that I have for this excellent musician?
A ridiculous amount of talent… Happy Birdbathday, Ray! And thank you.
Damn, just got the news that Ray has passed away. A GG fanboy from back in the day, it was my pleasure to meet Ray when he was working on video games and I was with QSound Labs. An absolute sweetheart of a guy, just as you'd expect, and obviously a monster talent. RIP Ray, we won't forget.
Amen Scott. You're lucky to have spent time with the man. Awesome musician.
RIP to my favorite bass player
Ray Shulman and Chris Squire.
Bass.
everyone leaves sooner or later, but precious few can leave us a legacy as profound, subtle and powerful as Ray has done. rest in peace, you elegant monster.
The sound of that bass is unreal. But is there any instrument he can't play?
RIP Ray. Just seeing this video now, really shows the amazing breadth of his talent.
Feliz Aniversário Ray, sua música e seu talento são uma inspiração incrível. Feliz aniversário! Cheers from 🇧🇷
One of Classic Progs Greatest Musicians !!! 👍
Godspeed Ray, enjoy your new Band 🙏😇🎼🎸🎻🎺🎶
Happy birthday Ray, extremely underrated bassist not just in prog but in music in general, one of the best, especially in tone.
very very well..................................................................................................
A most Happy Birthday to you Ray Shulman. You are a bass playing wizard - not to mention a very talented multi instrumentalist. Your approach to bass is very unique and very tasty. I have learned several of your licks over the years. Just wonderful stuff. Happy Birthday and Happy Life to you.
Happy Birthday, Sir! The joy you and Gentle Giant brought me in the 70s and beyond cannot be expressed! Saw GG in Toronto back then. Day after the show I ran into Kerry browsing records at Sam the Record Man - what a thrill!
RIP Ray. Your contributions to prog will not be forgotten.
Happy Birthday Ray Shulman! He and Kerry redefined what is Hard Rock.With this cutting edge sound that has never been matched.
Happy birthday Ray..What you have achieved in music in incredible. Your bass lines are so original.. Saw you in Basel in 77, was very impressed... 45 years after, I'm a lot more impressed ! You still are my main influence on bass. Thank you !
He was a awesome musician. Rest in peace, Ray🙏🏼
What a legend! I was listening to Octopus this morning and now I've found this video... Nice!
RIP Ray Shulman, what terrible terrible news. Such an incredible musician- bass, violin, trumpet, guitar, vocals... what a blow to the world of music, he will be missed.
Bye, Ray. Thanks for everything. You made a difference. And that's all anybody can really ask for.
Happy Birthday Ray! And Thank You for all the Music you helped to create and that is now a positive part of the lives of so many people around the world. Long life to you, Ray!
Happy Birthday! You're the Man! Thanks for everything. Still listen to you guys at least once every couple of weeks or so. That's more than everyone but Radiohead. Sounding, not looking still the same after all these years - changing only in
My memories not clear, One final thing. The song "Three Friends" on the album "Three Friends" is still the most beautiful music that I've ever heard. I've listened to it more than any song other song, and I still can't believe how perfect that it is.
RIP Ray Shulman 😢 3/30/23. A loss of joy.
RIP...so sad three months after my last comment.
RIP, Ray...very sad to read of your passing on 30 March 2023.
Some of the greatest concerts I've ever seen were GG shows...and Ray's incredible bass sound always came through better than almost anyone else I saw. Great multi-instrumentalist and singer in one of the greatest bands of all time. Oh to have a time machine and see Ray and the boys again at the Shrine in L.A. circa 1977. Happy BD, Ray!
happy birthday, ray! i hope it's a great one! thanks for the incredible inspiration from your writing and performances. you set a high bar for us all.
RIP Ray Shulman
Magnífico
Happy Birthday Ray! My favorite bass player (and other instruments).
One of the baddest men to play 4 strings.
Unbelievable what Ray and the rest accomplished. They are the gold standard
F***ing awesome! I feel odd thinking Gentle Giant was an acquired taste(see what I did there?) for me. They’re just soooo good!
Happy birthday Ray, great bass player and multi-instrument wizard much like rest of GG
Happy Birthday Ray and RIP. We miss you so much. You were a true Giant and a brilliant musician and song writer. God bless you and your brothers and band mates always.
Feliz cumpleaños desde Argentina, Ray
Happy birthday Master
R.I.P. Ray Schulman
I have been devastated by the news of his passing. Thank you for all the incredible music you gave us.
Happy Birthday Ray!!!! My grandson's birthday too!!!
Happy Birthday 🎵 🎂 Thanks for the great work in music
Happy shulman !!
Rest in peace 😢
RIP to the MASTER and THANK YOU!!
You will be missed Ray. The ammount of lives you and all the giants have impacted... I don't think any of the giants realize. Rest in peace, hero!!
RIP RAY SHULMAN
Happy birthday Ray! Hope you're having an awesome day mate!
Such a talent! Thanks Ray for all the great music!
Happy birthday Ray ! Man that gig at Golders Green though !!
His music has made me very happy for some time so much that it has really hurt me that he is no longer with us but I will always remember him with a bass, playing a violin and singing at the same time... 😢❤️
Happy Day Ray!!! You are the reason I dropped six strings for four. Cheers.
Rest In Peace, Ray Shulman. We have the recordings that show what a wonderful musician you were. Thanks for the joy that you brought to us all. Long live Gentle Giant! God speed Ray.
RIP Ray.
RIP Ray
rip ray
Happy birthday Ray. Some killer bass lines and of course acoustic guitar, violin and the rest!
Happy birthday mi héroe!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Fantastique Ray Shulman ! je joue de la guitare basse depuis des années et je n'arrive toujours pas à jouer correctement les morceaux de GG .... 🤪
Happy Birthday Ray, you are one of the best bass man's ever. Many thanks for the great moments on trumpet, violin, accustic guitar and many more.
💜🎂 Happy Birthday, Ray! 🎂💜
🙏🏻🎸RIP Ray
HB 🎉 thanks for your music
This fantastic friend and musician!
Happy Birthday Ray Shulman! You remain a Great Bassist!
Happy Birthday Ray! Amazing talent. Amazing music. Still listen with great love for the Gentle Giant groove. Have a great day.
Happy Birthday indeed.....and the world has as yet not seen anything like "Gentle giant" ever again......50 (!!!!) years on......Wow....what talent....
Very Happy Birthday to you, Ray! An amazing musician with impeccable talent, no matter the instrument. Cheers!
Happy birthday Ray! the giant
Happy birthday Master!
Happy Birthday, Ray!!!!!!!
Great composer and an amazing bassist that should be way more appreciated as such. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday n. 1.
Fantastic Ray 👍👍👍
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAY !!!
Happy birthday Ray.
Genius from de number one group of prog. Congrats!
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday!❤
Happy Birthday!
Never phoned in a performance in his life! Always joyfully right on top of the music. Love that guy. Legend!!!
Happy birthday Ray Shulman! thanks for your music and inspiration!
Hooray for Ray! and all those crafty Shulman brothers. And, of course Kerry, Gary and J.P. Weathers. Thanks for the incredible music!
Amazing musician! Happy birthday to the great Ray!
One of the pioneers of bass playing. When everyone was learning how to play this new instrument, Ray was one of a handful who played tunes on it.
Happy birthday, Ray! You're bass playing has always been a great source of inspiration -- along with your overall breadth of talent on so many other instruments!
Feliz aniversário Ray, e muito obrigado pelas excelentes músicas! Cheers from BR
Auguri and thanks!
Underrated imo. He's definitely up there with Geddy and Squire.....maybe even more. Never saw Squire or Geddy pick up a violin or trumpet to play/finish a tune.
Muito obrigado pela sua contribuição na história da música
Grande Ray.feliz aniversário e muito obrigado por fazer, junto com os outros,a trilha sonora da minha vida.🙌🏻🙌🏻
Loved these guys since 75 .Happy birthday Ray!!!!
Rip ray
Parabens
I don't think it's OTT to say Ray was one of the greatest virtuoso multi instrumentalist exponents of the last 50 years in progressive music his talent shines through those GG recordings like a beacon of light illuminating the 1970s through the decades of also-ran pretenders we see lauded these days , RIP Ray you left your mark !
Happy birthday to Ray. Trying to be short. Great sound of that bass. Versatile music mind and ability. Great personality. Thanks man.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAY!
FROM GREECE, WITH LOVE....