Ray Cordeiro (Uncle Ray) Newspaper Clippings Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2024-01

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of newspaper clippings documenting the professional life and public recognition of Ray Cordeiro ("Uncle Ray") between 1966 and 2000. The records primarily comprise one clipping album and 181 loose newspaper clippings sourced from 21 different newspapers, including the Hong Kong Standard, The Star, and The Sun. The materials are presented in English or Traditional Chinese, providing perspective on Cordeiro's influence on Hong Kong’s media landscape. The content focuses on significant milestones in his broadcasting career, his contributions to the local music industry, and his role as a prominent cultural figure.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1966 - 2000

Biographical / Historical

Ray Cordeiro (1924–2023), professionally known as "Uncle Ray," was a legendary Hong Kong broadcaster and the Guinness World Record holder for the "World’s Most Durable DJ." Of Portuguese descent and educated at St. Joseph’s College, he began his career at Radio Rediffusion in 1949 before joining Radio Hong Kong (RTHK) in 1960. He is best remembered for his iconic program, All the Way with Ray, which debuted in 1970 and ran for over five decades, making him a central figure in introducing Western pop music to Hong Kong and interviewing international icons like The Beatles. A recipient of both the MBE and the Silver Bauhinia Star, Cordeiro retired in 2021 as the "Grandfather of Pop Music," leaving behind a profound legacy in the city’s cultural and broadcasting history.