Ray Columbus: New Zealand Pop Singer of She's a Mod Dies at 74

Ray Columbus was a New Zealand singer and TV host. Born on November 4, 1942, in Christchurch, he became the lead singer of Ray Columbus and the Invaders.

The band's song "She's a Mod" reached No. 1 in Australia in 1964, and the group were among the first New Zealand acts to have international success. He hosted numerous pop TV shows in New Zealand.

He received the Benny Award in 1973 and was made an OBE in 1974. Columbus died in Snells Beach, north of Auckland, on November 29, 2016, at age 74.

Achievements: OBE (1974), Benny Award (1973).

Birth: November 4, 1942 - Christchurch, New Zealand.

Profession: Singer and TV host.

Interesting Facts: "She's a Mod" reached No. 1 in Australia.