Person · Male
East Bay Ray
- From
- Oakland, United States
- Since
- 1958–present
- Releases
- 3
About
Raymond John Pepperell, more commonly known by the stage name "East Bay Ray", is an American musician who plays guitar for the San Francisco Bay area-based punk band Dead Kennedys. His guitar work was influenced by jazz and rockabilly. Alongside Jello Biafra's astute lyrics and unique vibrato-based vocal style, East Bay Ray's playing was one of the defining factors of the music of the Dead Kennedys, and by extension, of the "second wave" of American punk. He is also the only Dead Kennedy to remain a constant member of the band since its formation.
Member of
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Dead Kennedys electric guitar
Discography
Albums
Singles
Links
Also known as
Ray Pepperell · Ray Valium
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- d8559d8b-a8ee-4174-b5f1-226fe5e2891a
- ISNI
- 0000000362784464
- IPI
- 00073279070
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 13 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.