Ray Gillen

Raymond 'Ray' Gillen (May 12, 1959 – December 1, 1993) was an American rock singer, best known for his work with Badlands, in addition to his stint with Black Sabbath in the mid-1980's. Ray was born on May 12, 1959 in New York but was raised in Cliffside Park New Jersey. He was an only child and started singing while in High School. He played the New Jersey club circuit with various bands, most notably Vendetta and Harlette. In 1985 he joined Bob... more

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  • May 12, 1959

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  • Dec 1, 1993 (age 34 years)

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