What is Alvino Rey's middle name?
Henry
What is Alvino Rey's full name?
Alvin Henry McBurney
Alvino Rey date of birth:
July 1, 1908
How old was Alvino Rey when died?
95
Where was Alvino Rey born?
Oakland, California
When did Alvino Rey die?
February 24, 2004
Where did Alvino Rey die?
Draper, Utah,
Why did Alvino Rey die?
Pneumonia And Congestive Heart Failure
What is Alvino Rey nationality?
American
What is Alvino Rey's occupation?
Bandleader, musical director, guitarist, inventor
What genre is Alvino Rey's work?
Swing, jazz, exotica
What instruments does Alvino Rey play?
Guitar (Steel), Guitar, Leader, Conductor
Short Biography
Alvin McBurney (July 1, 1908 – February 2, 2004), 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.