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Ray Columbus & The Invaders
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Ray Columbus & the Invaders were a rock group from Christchurch, New Zealand that was active from 1964 to 1966, fronted by the lead vocalist, Ray Columbus, a musician, television host and manager. Part of the new surf music craze, they were the first New Zealand band to have a number 1 in another country, Australia, with their cover of The Senator's song, She's a Mod. Influenced by the early 1960s work of Cliff Richard and The Beatles, Ray Columbus & the Invaders had a #1 hit in Australia and New Zealand with "She's a Mod" in 1964, a cover version of a song by The Senators. Ray Columbus and the Invaders were included in a package tour "Big Beat '65" with Roy Orbison, The Rolling Stones and The Newbeats that toured New Zealand and Australia. During the tour, the Invaders performed as Orbison's backing band as well as performing as Ray Columbus and the Invaders. They had several more hits in New Zealand before disbanding in late 1965. Leader Ray Columbus later moved to the US where he founded a California psychedelic band, Newcastle Five, which he renamed as The Art Collection. As a band, Ray Columbus and The Art Collection released four singles for the Colstar label, including the psychedelic rocker "Kick It", before The Art Collection split with Columbus. During his time in California (1966–68), Columbus was offered an audition with The Monkees but turned it down. He also turned down the chance to play with David Crosby or Gene Clark after these musicians left The Byrds. Co
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The Great New Zealand Songbook Vol. 2 [Disc 1]
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Before Birdmen Flew... Volume Four. Australian Beat, R&B & Punk: 1965-1967
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The ModPopPunk Archives
The Definitive Collection
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25 Years of Kiwi Rock
Greatest Numbers
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The Great New Zealand Songbook
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The Great New Zealand Songbook Vol. 2
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25 Years Of Kiwi Rock (Disc 1)
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How Is The Air Up There? 80 Mod, Soul, Rnb & Freakbeat Nuggets From Down Under
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Sixties Downunder Volume 2
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Australia - Sixties Downunder V.2 (1965-70)