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 - John Michael Ray but it is the most difficult to play." - Richard Strauss (1864 - 1949) Welcome to my web site. This site will consist of articles and events in my life. At times, it could get a little personal, so don't piss me off (hehehe). On the left hand side, there are also links to blogs I've written, a family page, an email link and a couple other sites I'm on. All of my music has been moved over into my Music Page. Click on the link in the left hand column to check it out. I can be contacted at johnmichaelray@gmail.com or info@johnmichaelray.com. My MSN is michaelr1960@hotmail.com. Below are a few pictures of the main players in my life. Click on a picture to open it in a new window.
Thursday, August 6, 2009 Thursday, July 16, 2009 Through the magic of Facebook, I can now embed my Fan Page right on my site. Monday, November 17, 2008 I was recently accepted by SOCAN, The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Their purpose is to act: "As a collective for the performing rights of our members - the creators and publishers of music - we make sure they get paid for the public performance and communication to the public of their music. We do that by collecting licence fees, as set by the Copyright Board of Canada, from anyone playing or broadcasting live or recorded music." All of the original music and lyrics I write, record, demo, or play, have been placed on file with them. SOCAN # 6463952 Saturday, November 15, 2008 This has definitely been a controversial article. There has been a bit of backlash from it. There has also been a lot of good come out of this piece of writing though. I didn't mean to offend anyone with this. I've learned the past year and a half to just tell it like it is. 99% of you took something from it. I've written an article. Very self-indulgent too. With the help of some very dear friends, and some heavy duty drugs, I've been able to keep my head above water. This is a short story about what should be really important to people. If only one person gets something out of this, then that is amazing. Hopefully more will though. Click to read: Decisions, Passion, Integrity and Legacy - Friday, September 12, 2008 Live Music Monday, September 29, 2008 There are some of you who, after reading some of my recent lyrics, or hearing some of my recent recordings, think that I am still writing about Dawn. Nothing could be further from the truth. I haven't written anything inspired by her since January or February. There have been new inspirations in my life since then. Life Ain't Always Beautiful Saturday, May 3, 2008 I don't usually post someone else's lyrics. But lately I've been listening to a singer, who I think writes some of the most amazing stuff. Gary Allan is a wizard with words. There is one song in particular that I really like, and really feel. Hope you like it as well. Life aint always beautiful Sometimes it's just plain hard Life can knock you down, it can break your heart Life aint always beautiful You think you're on your way And it's just a dead end road at the end of the day But the struggles make you stronger And the changes make you wise And happiness has its own way of takin it's sweet time No, life aint always beautiful Tears will fall sometimes Life aint always beautiful But it's a beautiful ride Life aint always beautiful Some days I miss your smile I get tired of walkin all these lonely miles And I wish for just one minute I could see your pretty face Guess I can dream, but life don't work that way But the struggles make me stronger And the changes make me wise And happiness has its own way of takin it's sweet time No, life aint always beautiful But I know i'll be fine Hey, life aint always beautiful But it's a beautiful ride What a beautiful ride Monday, March 24, 2008 I'm really curious as to why Jeffrey Roberts would add me as a contact on Windows Live Messenger. Saturday, March 22, 2008 4 more older songs have been added to the 'The Word Page'. That brings the total to 21. It sure is funny looking over some of the really old songs. As I have time, I will dig the hand written notes out of the old binders and post them there. It gives me a chance to update/rewrite them somewhat. Click to enter: 'The Word Page'. Saturday, February 23, 2008 On Saturday night I was part of the Music For Relief team at the Linkin Park concert, at the John Labatts Centre in London, Ontario. A lot of money was raised for their efforts, by the team. Thanks goes out to all involved. The concert was amazing too. One of the best I've ever seen. Linkin Park was flawless. Below is a picture of Chester Bennington looking like he wants to hit me with his microphone.  Tuesday, January 29, 2008 I recently decided to support a cause, Music For Relief. Click here to read their 'Mission Statement'. For more information on Music For Relief, click on the logo below to go to their website.  Sunday, October 28, 2007 I guess you could call this a 'state of the union' address of sorts. It has been a long 6 months in my life, and I'm doing fine. I've written an article of thoughts. Maybe not some of the words your used to me writing, but it's something I thought of Saturday morning at work. Click to read: The Long Road Back Wednesday, August 28, 2007 Recently, I had the opportunity to do something I haven’t done for quite a long time, sing with a band. I’d like to thank Greg, Ark and Andrew, of Panic Attack, for letting me sit in with them. We did some Collective Soul, Audioslave, STP and Creed. I’ve got a bit of work ahead of me, getting my voice back in shape and finding my range again, but I look forward to that challenge. If you get a chance, check the guys out. You can find information about their band at www.panic-attack.ca, They play some good hard rock n’ roll. Monday, August 13, 2007  Tuesday, July 3, 2007 I wouldn't be where I am now, without the love and help and aid of the really good friends and family in my life. You have no idea how much your support has meant to me. To my daughter Michaela, my sister Katie, my niece Sammy, my cousins Tom and Debbie, my aunts Daisy and Jeannie, my uncle Jim, my friends Cid, Sandra, Lisa, Loriann, Kevin, and Traci, thank you so much, for everything. I feel like the luckiest man alive to have all of you in my life. Tuesday, June 19, 2007 The following is an article on my Nascar weekend in Michigan, June 15, 16 and 17, with my daughter Michaela. Click to read article: Nascar Weekend 2007 Click to view photo album in a new window: Monday, May 7,2007 Recently, while trolling through Facebook, I came across a girl who I had been in a grade 10 class with in high school. While I apologetically only have a vague memory of this person from back then, it seems she had taken away with her, a very strong memory of this encounter. With her permission, I'd like to share with you, this letter I received from her. Thank you Lori, you have no idea the effect this letter had at this time in my life. Click to read: Letter From an Old Friend by Loriann | ||||