ABOUT
Alvino Rey (b. Alvin McBurney, July 1, 1908 - February 2, 2004) was a swing era musician and bandleader considered by many to be the father of the pedal steel guitar. He was also an inventor who devised a number of electrified instrumental designs.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Nighty-Night (1941)
- Deep In The Heart Of Texas (1942)
- I Said No! (1942)
- Idaho (1942)
- Strip Polka (1942)
- Cement Mixer (Put-Ti Put-Ti) (1946)
- Bloop-Bleep (1947)
- Near You (1947)
- I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover (1948)
Pop charts debut year: 1941
Years active: 1927-1994
Genres: Jazz, swing, easy listening
Labels: Gardena, Columbia
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