In a new interview with Guitar World, Ray explained how he landed the gig playing in McCartney’s band.
“I had done an album with Shakira [2001 ’s Laundry Service] and was asked to go on tour with her. I told her people what I needed for a salary, which they agreed to, but then I said I required Business Class travel because there would be a lot of long flights,” he told the publication.
Fortunately, an even better gig was lurking on the horizon.
“So I asked, 'Who's going to play guitar when Paul plays bass, and who's going to play bass when Paul plays guitar?' Abe said, ‘Actually, we're looking for a guitar player who plays a little bass.’”
Ray threw his hat into the ring and met and played some guitar and bass for producer David Kahne, who worked with McCartney. Kahne informed him there were four others vying for the job, and the decision was out of his hands.
“Playing ‘Freedom’ at the Super Bowl was my audition,” he added.
With that, Ray knew he’d passed the audition and he’s been a fixture in McCartney’s band ever since.
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