Ray Pillow RIP

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 30 Mar 2023 6:28 am

It almost went by unnoted that Ray Pillow passed away a few days ago (March 26) at age 85. He was one of the real Country Singers in the 60s and 70s, I always loved his voice and style.

My condolences and prayers to his loved ones.

RIP, Ray

Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria

Duane Becker · Post by **Duane Becker** » 30 Mar 2023 7:19 am

I loved Ray Pillow! Sorry to hear this, one of the best Grand Ole Opry performers.

Dale Stacy · Post by **Dale Stacy** » 30 Mar 2023 7:30 am

Ray was always one of my all time favorite Grand Ole Opry stars. So sorry to hear of his passing. RIP

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 30 Mar 2023 8:00 am

Did a show in Ruskin Florida with Ray, 12 or so years ago. The show was songs from a new CD that used the Opry staff band for the recording sessions. Lots of Tommy White steel and I had to "try" and do his licks.

Peter Freiberger · Post by **Peter Freiberger** » 30 Mar 2023 4:04 pm

His 1966 album "I'll Take The Dog", with Jean Shepard, has classic Buddy Emmons steel throughout.

Dale Thompson · Post by **Dale Thompson** » 31 Mar 2023 3:13 am

R.I.P. Ray.

Buddie Hrabal · Post by **Buddie Hrabal** » 31 Mar 2023 9:07 am

This guy could deliver a good 4/4 shuffle for sure. RIP Ray Pillow

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 31 Mar 2023 12:56 pm

Great country singer. Sad to hear about his passing.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 2 Apr 2023 1:32 pm

Oh thats sad to hear, I worked with Ray and his son on a TV show out here in NZ back in the mid 80's ... very slick performer and wonderful rich voice ! RIP Ray

Dennis Manuel · Post by **Dennis Manuel** » 3 Apr 2023 8:04 pm

Ray was a great talent. Another great one gone but never forgotten.

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 3 Apr 2023 11:33 pm

Ray Pillow was one of my favorite Opry stars. He always played great songs, lots of shuffles, and the Opry staff band always sounded great playing behind him, you could tell that everyone on stage was having fun. I'm sorry to hear that he has passed away and my condolences go out to all of his family and friends. May he RIP.

Neil Lang · Post by **Neil Lang** » 16 Apr 2023 11:07 am

RIP Ray!!! Great Classic country singer!!! Got to see him in person many years ago in the 70's in a Bar in the small town of Lyle MN. Had a great road band with him. I remember being disappointed because he had no steel player. His son was drumming for him.....the boy put on quite a show standing on his drums while playing etc. Loved seeing him on the Opry also!!! I really miss that REAL COUNTRY!!!!

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 18 Apr 2023 9:30 pm

Always looked forward to hearing Ray on the Opry. Hewas country. RIP

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 4 May 2023 7:34 am

Ray was truly a favorite. It was Amazing how from Lynchburg,Va could deliver on thos shuffle songs.
Tommy Shown
From the Bayouland