Ra (pronounced "Ray") has performed with Trooper and Brian Smith from 1975, when their first album was released, to the present day. McGuire was featured when Trooper performed in the 2010 Olympics Victory Ceremonies in Vancouver, British Columbia on February 21, 2010. Coverage of the event was broadcast in Canada and around the world on networks such as CTV and Much Music.
McGuire and Trooper continue to tour and perform across Canada.
On April 25, 2012, Ra and Debbie McGuire were awarded the World Harmony Run"s Torchbearer Award for their collaborative commitment to inspire cultural harmony and community spirit through music, and champion the importance of fine arts in education. On November 19, 2012, McGuire was presented with a SOCAN National Achievement Award, which is presented to artists who have had outstanding success, predominantly in the Canadian music industry, over the span of their career. He also received three more SOCAN Classic Awards for "Raise A Little Hell", "General Hand Grenade", and "Janine", co-written with songwriting partner Brian Smith.
