Ray McKinley and His Orchestra was a prominent big band that thrived in the 1940s and 1950s, known for their swing and jazz style. The band was led by Ray McKinley, a noted drummer and vocalist, who was a former member of the famed Glenn Miller Orchestra. McKinley's distinctive drumming style and casual vocal delivery became a signature sound of the band. Some of their influential works include "Eager Beaver" and "Down the Road a Piece", instrumental in defining the big band sound of the era.