Ray Columbus & the Invaders

Ray Columbus & the Invaders
OriginChristchurch, New Zealand
GenresGarage rock
Years active1964 (1964)–1966 (1966)
LabelsZodiac
Past membersRay Columbus
Dave Russell (guitar)
Wally Scott (guitar)
Peter Ward (drums)
Puni Solomon (bass guitar)
Billy Kristian (bass guitar)
Jimmy Hill (drums)

Ray Columbus & the Invaders were a New Zealand rock group from Christchurch that was active from 1964 to 1966. It was fronted by the lead vocalist, Ray Columbus. 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 Senators' song "She's a Mod".