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The Cosmic Rays
Band,
Jazz, R&B/Soul and Rock
Vocal group consisting of four members from the West Side of Chicago, during the late 50s mentored by Sun Ra. Lead singer was Calvin Barron, died in 1980s; Lonnie Tolbert and Matt Swift were two of the other members. "[…] the Rays attended Arkestra rehearsals, typically working with Ra during breaks or with the entire band toward the end of the session. Many of these rehearsals were recorded." (from website)
Members
 | Sun Ra p 1914-1993 US |
 | Lonnie Tolbert US |
| Calvin Barron US |
| Matt Swift US |
Popular Tracks 
Dreaming - mixed on Gilles Peterson Presents Sun Ra And His Arkestra: To Those Of Earth... And Other Worlds by Sun Ra, Sun Ra Arkestra & Gilles PetersonTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie / A Foggy Day | The Cosmic Rays With The Sun Ra Arkestra / The Nu Sounds | 1983 | Single |
| Bye Bye | The Cosmic Rays | 1955 | Single |
| Dreaming / Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie | The Cosmic Rays With The Sun Ra Arkestra | 1955 | Single |
| Dreaming / Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie | The Cosmic Rays With The Sun Ra Arkestra | Single |
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