Some sources state that the band formed in May 1997, while others state June 1997.
V. Ryo (亮) / G. Yoshinori (善徳) / B. Takuma (拓磨) / D. Chiaki (知明)
First live is held. A demotape is freely distributed to attendees.
Live is held. A demotape is freely distributed to attendees.
Two-day first oneman is held.
Two-day first oneman is held.
It appears that the band's official name was Ray~initiator of psychedelia~ at least until this time (see Suna to Kaze liner notes). Further research will have to be done into how long this longer name was used.
Bassist Takuma (拓磨) secedes. At the band's next live (date unknown), Taizo (泰造) begins as support bassist.
V. Ryo (亮) / G. Yoshinori (善徳) / Support B. Taizo (泰造) / D. Chiaki (知明)
Bassist Taizo (泰造) officially joins.
V. Ryo (亮) / G. Yoshinori (善徳) / B. Taizo (泰造) / D. Chiaki (知明)
Live is held. A comment omnibus tape is freely distributed to the first 300 attendees.
Live is held. A comment omnibus tape is freely distributed to the first 300 attendees.
Last live oneman is held.
Ray disbands
Ray was a visual kei band. They were part of the soft visual subgenre. They were active from 1997 to 1999 and are now disbanded.