Background
Newton, Ray was born on December 7, 1953 in New Rochelle, New York, United States.
consultant musician record company executive
Newton, Ray was born on December 7, 1953 in New Rochelle, New York, United States.
Bachelor of Music, Bachelor in Economics, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1975; Master of Business Administration, Columbia and New York University, 1975.
Promotion manager Columbia Broadcasting System Records, New York City, 1979—1980. President, Chief Executive Officer Ray Newton Enterprises, since 1980. Promoted hits with various performers including Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, Miles Davis, Earth, Wind and Fire, Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Dan Hartman, Santana, Eddy Grant, Kenny Loggins, and others.
National director BMG Music division Radio Corporation of America Records, 1987—1989. Drummer with various groups including world tours with The Village People, Melba Moore, Snow, Bobbi Humphrey, Mark Morrison, Richie Cole, The National Jamizon Tour, Radio City Music Hall, Fred Schneider leader of the B 52's and the Bongos, also festivals, stadiums, and arenas. Judge television show Star Search.
Participant United Negro College Fund Telethon, 1986. Member music panel, National Endowment for Arts. Member National Academy Recording Arts and Science, Recording Industry Association American (jazz and progressive music committee).