Background
Kelley, Raymond John was born on February 26, 1938 in Hollywood, California, United States. Son of Richard Frederick and Anna (Overstreet) Kelley.
Kelley, Raymond John was born on February 26, 1938 in Hollywood, California, United States. Son of Richard Frederick and Anna (Overstreet) Kelley.
Studies with Gregor Piatigorsky, University of Southern California, 1963-1965.
Cellist, Spade Cooley's Band, Hollywood, 1956;
cellist, Salt Lake Symphony, 1956-1957;
cellist, Dallas Symphony, 1957-1963;
cellist, Los Angeles Philharmonic, 1963-1968;
freelance cellist, Los Angeles, since 1964. 1st cellist on movies Back to the Furure, McHale's Navy, others. 1st cellist for Neil Diamond, Barbra Streisand, other performers.
Also cellist various Television shows. Founder, president Resort Prodns., since 1988.
Served with National Guard and United States Air Force, 1961-1967. Member Americans for Live Music (founder 1986), Recording Musicians Association (public relations director since 1983), National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences (member of the Board of Governors 1982-1986, Most Valuable Player 1981-1983, Most Valuable Player Emeritus,1985).
Married Jan Ellen Reinhart Kelley, May 8, 1962. Children: Daniel Patrick, Joyce Annual.