Alvino Rey
Bandleader, Musical Artist
1908 – 2004
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Who was Alvino Rey?
Alvin McBurney, known by his stage name Alvino Rey, was an American swing era musician and pioneer, often credited as the father of the pedal steel guitar. For the most part, he was associated with orchestral, big band and swing music, and towards the end of his career, jazz and exotica.
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- Born
- Jul 1, 1908
Oakland - Also known as
- Alvin McBurney
- Alvin Henry McBurney
- Alvino Rey and His Orchestra
- Alvino Ray
- Spouses
- Luise King
(1937/05/21 - 1997/08/04)
- Luise King
- Children
- Religion
- Mormonism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Feb 2, 2004
Salt Lake City
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on July 23, 2013
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